10 Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Weight Loss
Among other factors, the amount we eat has a direct impact on how much we weigh. The food we eat goes into our stomach, is digested, and the nutrition provided is used to help build and repair the body. Excess energy is stored as fat, which is one of the main causes of us becoming overweight.
People with cystic fibrosis, however, will find that they struggle to put on any weight no matter how much they eat. This is because the condition causes an excess buildup of mucus which blocks the pancreas. The pancreas is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and without these, the body will struggle to digest food.
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