The body is put under physical strain when losing weight quickly. Potentially dangerous possibilities include:
- Gallstones: Gallstones affect 12% to 25% of persons who lose a significant amount of weight over several months.
- Dehydration: Avoiding dehydration by consuming an ample amount of fluids.
- Malnutrition: Malnutrition, typically brought on by weeks at a time when insufficient protein is consumed
- Electrolytes Imbalance: Abnormalities in electrolytes, which can occasionally be fatal.
Consequences of losing weight quickly
Additional adverse effects of quick weight loss include:
Headaches
Intolerance
Weary
Light-headedness
Constipation
Abnormalities in the menstrual cycle
Hair thinning
Loss of muscle
The longer a diet is followed, the greater the risk of rapid weight reduction. A diet devoid of protein is especially dangerous.