Someone who is abusing drugs may need to enter a rehabilitation program. An individual with an infection may need antibiotics. A person with cancer may need surgery, chemotherapy , or radiation therapy . Side effects depend on the treatment used for weight loss. Medicines may cause allergic reactions or stomach upset.
Surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reactions to anesthesia .
A person who loses weight from diet and exercise often feels healthier and happier. Someone with unintentional weight loss may be cured by treatment, such a person with depression . Others may die, such as those with advanced cancer , HIV , or severe liver disease . Weight can be monitored at home and at every visit to the healthcare provider. Further monitoring is related to the cause.