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Cachexia
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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
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