Though we often think more of sudden weight gain, unexpected or unexplained weight loss is also a signal of poor health. Sjogren's syndrome, like many conditions, can cause sudden weight loss, in part because the body is always working so hard to fend off illnesses a healthy immune system would not have trouble fighting. Unexplained weight loss should indicate a need for medical attention.

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