COVID linked weight loss? (Apologies if the post is long!)

[H.concern.123]

Hey all, so I’m based in India where over the past month or so, there has been an uptick in infections which is pointing to a new wave that’s underway.

I managed to not catch COVID in first three waves (or maybe I didn’t show any symptoms, I dunno), but tested positive on June 13th. I went through 2-3 days of 101 F fever, general tiredness, but was fine shortly afterwards. There was a lingering scratchyness in the throat, coupled with a stuffy (not runny) nose for a few days, but that also is largely gone. I took a test today that showed I’m negative now.

I checked my weight today and realised I had dropped a fairly significant amount this month. Going through my phone’s health app, I realised that I was at 118.4 kgs / 261 lbs on June 3rd which has now come down to 113 kgs / 249 lbs.

Barring a few days, I have generally been eating a very low calorie and clean diet. Plus the last couple of days, have been eating slightly less since my stomach was upset.

My questions:

- Have folks with COVID experienced similar weight loss in a short time?

- Is a 5.4 kg / 12 lbs drop over a 25 day period that overlapped with a 12 day COVID period normal for an (overweight) guy like me?

Thanks in advance for your responses!

[auntiejessi]

Some of that could be from water weight, eating less while sleeping/resting, but 12 lbs is quite a bit for that. I don't think it's cause for alarm just yet. Your diet changes could account for quite a bit of it.

Watch to see what happens in the next couple of weeks as you recover and if it continues, see your doctor.

Glad you are feeling better.  :)

[H.concern.123]

Thanks AuntieJessi!