Major Symptoms Of Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Weakness And Fatigue

Weakness and fatigue are two more symptoms commonly reported by patients with Churg-Strauss syndrome. Because flu-like symptoms may present, causing general feelings of being ill, the body's response is to try to fight back. Weight loss, decreased appetite, side effects from medications, nasal blockages, and prolonged experience of numbness and pains in the body will eventually all catch-up, causing the patient to feel physically weak in the muscles and limbs. Excessive sweating can lead to insomnia, which further increases the likelihood of fatigue. Sometimes, the weakness in the appendages can also result from an injury done to the nerves after excessive inflammation.

Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite

Weight loss and loss of appetite typically occur together during the eosinophilic stage of Churg-Strauss syndrome. During this stage, an excessively high level of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) damages the digestive system, lungs, and other areas. Patients may gradually eat less and less, and they might prefer a liquid diet at times. Weight loss with this syndrome is entirely unintentional, and it tends to worsen during the next stage of the condition (the vasculitic stage). Patients who notice a loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss should mention these to their doctor. Drugs to stimulate appetite may be appropriate, and individuals might wish to ask a nutritionist about ways to increase their calorie consumption. High-calorie meal replacement shakes could be beneficial for some patients.