This Potentially Fatal Syndrome Makes Your Body Literally Waste Away—And It's More Common Than You Know
Deteriorating muscles and loss of appetite are common symptoms of wasting syndrome, a secondary medical condition that occurs in the presence of another late-stage affliction.
By Emily Shiffer September 27, 2017
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The Greeks named it cachexia, meaning "bad condition." And those that suffer from wasting syndrome's scary side effects—unexplained weight loss, muscle atrophy, decrease in appetite, anemia, and inflammation—are still without treatment. Here's how to tell if you or someone you know might have this affliction. (If you're losing weight without trying, you could have an underlying health issue.)
https://www.prevention.com/health/wasting-syndrome
