(R64) Cachexia
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Diagnosis cachexia is diagnosed Men are 7.99% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis cachexia
22 227 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis cachexia
41 403 (28.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cachexia - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features cachexia
Cachexia - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - cachexia
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Laboratory Tests
- Imaging Studies
- Nutritional Assessment
- Body Composition Analysis
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Cardiac Stress Tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribe a balanced diet with increased protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
- Prescribe nutritional supplements to increase caloric intake.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and improve appetite.
- Prescribe physical therapy and exercise to increase muscle strength and endurance.
- Prescribe psychological counseling to provide support and help with coping with the disease.
Cachexia - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease cachexia
Prostration
(Collapse, Fatigue, Lassitude, Exhaustion, Debility, Weakness, Languor, Listlessness, Lethargy, Debilitation, Enervation, Burnout)
Prostration is a symptom of severe physical and mental exhaustion, characterized by a feeling of extreme weakness and a strong desire to lie down. It is usually accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the limbs and a lack of energy, which can be accompanied by a feeling of nausea or dizziness. Pros...
Abnormal weight loss
(Unintended weight loss, Unexplained weight loss, Rapid weight loss, Excessive weight loss, Drastic weight loss, Sudden weight loss, Substantial weight loss, Significant weight loss, Unwanted weight loss, Unexpected weight loss)
Abnormal weight loss is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. It is characterized by a significant decrease in body weight that is not related to changes in diet or exercise habits. It may be accompanied by fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, and other symptoms. It can develop gradually or ...
Pale skin
Pale skin is a symptom of anemia or other blood-related issues. It is characterized by a lack of color in the skin, appearing wan and ashen. It may also be accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Pale skin develops gradually due to a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin, whi...
Changing the structure of nails
(Aches, Agony, Anguish, Distress, Hurt, Misery, Pain, Soreness, Suffering, Torture, Trouble, Woe)
Changing the structure of nails is a symptom that can manifest in various ways, such as the nails becoming thick, brittle, or curved. It can also appear as discoloration, ridges, and spotting. This symptom usually develops slowly over time and can be caused by numerous factors, such as underlying me...
Low pressure
(Decreased pressure, Reduced pressure, Depressed pressure, Declined pressure, Abated pressure, Weakened pressure, Subdued pressure, Diminished pressure, Lowered pressure, Impaired pressure)
Low pressure headache is a throbbing or pulsing headache that is caused by a sudden drop in barometric pressure. It typically develops slowly and can last for several hours. Symptoms may include a dull, throbbing pain, pressure behind the eyes, sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea. Low pressur...
Problem skin
(Troubled skin, Difficult skin, Unhealthy skin, Ailing skin, Sick skin, Affected skin, Impaired skin, Compromised skin, Weakened skin, Afflicted skin)
Problem skin is a broad term used to describe a variety of skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. It is characterized by redness, swelling, itching, and pain. It can appear as a rash, bumps, blisters, scales, or lesions. Symptoms may worsen with exposure to environmental factors such ...
Changes in the structure of the skin
Changes in the structure of the skin can manifest as discoloration, lesions, bumps, blisters, or other abnormalities. These changes can be caused by a variety of factors, including environmental irritants, allergies, infection, and autoimmune diseases. The changes may start as small, localized patch...