10 Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Loss of Appetite
Appetite is defined as the urge or desire to consume food. Loss of appetite is also known as anorexia. In infection, it occurs as part of the acute phase reaction.
However, appetite loss is a common symptom that can have various causes such as anxiety, cancer, chronic kidney disease, dementia, hypothyroidism, tuberculosis, side effect of medications, thalassemia, and more. It usually results in weight loss.
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