10 Histoplasmosis Symptoms
Symptom #8: Weight Loss
Weight loss refers to a decrease of total body mass due to the loss of adipose tissue, fluid, tendon, muscle, bone mineral deposits, and other connective tissue. Divided into intentional and unintentional weight loss, unintentional weight loss may be due to impaired digestion, impaired intake of food, excessive nutrient loss, and altered metabolic demands.
Weight loss can be seen in cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infection, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, neurologic disease, and cardiac disease. There are also some medications that can indirectly or directly lead to weight loss.
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