10 Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Symptom #5: Weight Loss
Weight loss occurs when there is a decrease in total body mass due to loss of bone mineral deposits, muscle, fluids, adipose tissue, and other connective tissue. Weight loss can be intentional or unintentional. Intentional weight loss occurs when one loses weight in an attempt to improve their health or physical looks.
In an unintentional weight loss, it can occur due to four mechanisms: impaired intake of food, impaired absorption or digestion of nutrients, excessive nutrient loss, and altered metabolic requirements. In cervical cancer, weight loss can occur because of cachexia.
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