17. Unintended weight loss
Closely associated with loss of appetite, many patients with acid reflux and peptic disease would experience an involuntary weight loss usually caused by a reduced intake or a reduced capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to digest food properly.
Unintentional and dramatic weight loss should always be an alarming sign, and we should carefully look at the root causes. There are many possible reasons, and only a qualified doctor would be able to sort them out and reach a proper diagnosis to start treating your condition.