10 Bone Marrow Cancer Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Decreased Appetite
Decreased appetite or anorexia can occur due to various causes. While some of the causes may be harmless, there are also some that can pose a significant risk. For example, in an infection, decreased appetite can be due to the acute phase response to the infection. The response is triggered by components from bacteria or viruses, which results in the production of proinflammatory cytokines.
Appetite changes are common among patients with cancer. Some other causes of appetite loss in cancer patients are enlargement of organs, which creates a sensation of fullness. Patients receiving certain treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation can also be affected.
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