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A loss of body mass, fatigue, and weakness; it is often associated with chronic disease

Symptoms of Cachexia

The following features are indicative of Cachexia:
  • loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass
  • anorexia
  • inflammation
  • insulin resistance
  • increased muscle protein breakdown

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Common Causes of Cachexia

The following are the most common causes of Cachexia:
  • congestive heart failure
  • cancer
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • parkinson's disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • HIV/AIDS

Risk Factors for Cachexia

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Cachexia:
  • increased resting energy expenditure
  • decreased physical activity
  • decreased secretion of host anabolic hormones
  • anorexia

Prevention of Cachexia

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Cachexia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • exercise
  • nutritional intervention

Occurrence of Cachexia

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Cachexia cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Gender

Cachexia can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Cachexia

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Cachexia:
  • Blood test: To check the presence of C-reactive protein and low albumin

Doctor for Diagnosis of Cachexia

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Cachexia:
  • Oncologist
  • Psychiatrist

Complications of Cachexia if untreated

Yes, Cachexia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Cachexia is left untreated:
  • can be fatal

Self-care for Cachexia

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Cachexia:
  • Nutritional support : Helps in maintaining body weight

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Cachexia

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Cachexia:
  • β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation: Reduces loss of muscle mass

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Cachexia.
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