10 Throat Cancer Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Weight Loss
Weight loss is frequently a constitutional symptom of cancer. Other associated symptoms include loss of appetite, cachexia, and fatigue. Weight loss in throat cancer patients may result from loss of appetite, early satiety, difficulty swallowing, depression, and an increase in metabolism due to the cancer.
The weight loss may also occur due to the atrophy of the muscles as patients become less active in their daily routines. Affected patients are not able to eat enough to maintain their weight.
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