Unexplained loss of muscle mass, known medically as cachexia, is a complex condition characterized by weight loss and muscle wasting that cannot be reversed simply by increasing calorie intake. Some key points about cachexia:
- It involves the loss of both fat mass and lean body mass like muscle. The muscle wasting is often more pronounced and debilitating.
- It happens even when consuming adequate calories and protein. So it's not simply malnutrition.
- Common causes are chronic diseases like cancer, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, etc. The disease itself or treatments for it can drive cachexia.
- Inflammation seems to play a central role. Proinflammatory cytokines are released that shift metabolism towards breaking down muscle for fuel.
- Symptoms include unintentional weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. It negatively impacts quality of life.
- Diagnosis involves assessing involuntary weight loss, reduced muscle strength, fatigue, inflammation markers, etc. The key is identifying any underlying disease.
- Treatments aim to manage the underlying condition, combined with nutrition support and possibly medications to counter inflammation and muscle wasting.
Early intervention with nutritional supplements can help
offset muscle loss and preserve strength. At
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I hope this gives you a good overview of this complex condition involving lean tissue loss. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Balanced Hormones Center wishes you the very best in resolving cachexia and improving your vitality.