10 Uterine Cancer Symptoms
Symptom #7: Weight Loss
Weight loss refers to the reduction of body mass due to loss of fluids, adipose tissue, muscle, bone mineral deposits, or other connective tissue. Weight loss can be intentional or unintentional. Unintentional weight loss usually occurs as a symptom of disease such as diarrhea, gastroenteritis, malnourishment, nutritional deficiency, cancer, and more.
In cancer, the weight loss is often known as cachexia or wasting syndrome where there is muscle atrophy, weakness, and fatigue. Cachexia is a risk factor for death.
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