Cachexia
June, 4th, 2024
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A general state of ill health involving great weight loss and muscle loss.
Description
Cachexia is often due to a disease, such as cancer, AIDS, heart failure or advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Overview
Other than weight loss, symptoms include a lack of appetite, tiredness and loss of strength.
Symptoms
Treatment includes nutritional counseling, being more active, medicines to increase appetite and treating underlying disease.
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