10 Tongue Cancer Symptoms
Symptom #7: Loss of Appetite
The loss of appetite or anorexia occurs when the affected individual has a decreased sensation of wanting to eat. In infection, appetite loss is thought to be caused by the acute phase response that is triggered by pathogens such as the lipopolysaccharides of bacterial cell walls, viral glycoproteins and more.
Like cancer, infection triggers proinflammatory cytokines that can reduce appetite. Appetite loss is a common symptom that can be seen in cancer, chronic pain, pneumonia, anxiety, celiac disease, heart failure, dehydration, dementia, and many more.
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