21 Signs And Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer

2. Loss of appetite (Anorexia)

Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining the body at its optimal level, and when a patient lacks interest in food, the body fails to function properly, leading it to cope poorly and heal less-quickly.

Loss of appetite, or anorexia in medical terms, can come as a result of a variety of conditions and illnesses. Some forms of appetite loss can be reversible and temporary, often as a result of medications; while others, as in the case of pancreatic cancer and other carcinomas, are serious and life-threatening. Any prolonged loss of appetite should be a cause for alarm and should be seen by a medical professional in order to be evaluated and treated accordingly. This is because  anorexia can lead to metabolic problems,causing further damage to the body and its processes.