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Cachexia


When to make a doctor’s appointment

See a doctor if:

  • Weakness and fatigue
  • Weight loss despite good appetite
  • Lack of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a doctor if:

  • Weakness and fatigue
  • Weight loss despite good appetite
  • Lack of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath