10 Symptoms of Valley Fever
Symptom #5: Weight Loss
Excess energy in the body gets stored as fat so it can be used later when needed. Over time, this can lead to weight gain as our bodies continue to convert energy into fat. Conversely, if we consume less energy we will begin to lose weight and this will often happen when we are ill.
Not only will valley fever likely cause you to lose your appetite, it will also cause a lot of energy and other resources to be dedicated to fighting the disease. This could mean that you use more energy than you eat overall, which causes you to lose weight. Sudden weight loss is potentially very dangerous whatever the cause so it should not be taken lightly.
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