Guide To The Symptoms Of Lymphoma

Unexplained Weight Loss

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Unexplained weight loss can occur as a result of lymphoma. Of course, it is worth noting that it may also be caused by conditions that affect metabolism, such as hyperthyroidism. With this symptom, patients will begin losing a large amount of weight without making any effort to do so. This means that they will not have made any lifestyle or diet changes. Suppose individuals suddenly lose more than five percent of their current body weight in less than twelve months. In that case, they need to talk to a doctor.

Lymphoma patients sometimes lose more than ten percent of their weight in less than half a year. Several factors contribute to the weight loss. The cancer may deplete the patient's energy, and their metabolism may expend energy fighting against the cancer. If a patient's lymphoma progresses quickly and causes serious strain on their body, they are more likely to experience dramatic weight loss.

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