10 Sodium Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Loss of Appetite
The loss of appetite that occurs in an infection is part of the body’s acute response triggered by the components of bacteria. This leads to the production of proinflammatory cytokines (immune system substances) that affect appetite.
Appetite loss is a very common symptom that can be observed in various conditions other than hyponatremia, such as acute radiation syndrome, atypical pneumonia, anorexia nervosa, anxiety disorder, cancer, celiac disease, congestive heart failure, dehydration, dementia, and more.
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