6. Unexplained Weight Loss: RMS’s Silent Theft
Unwanted weight loss can be startling. The human body, a marvel of energy balance, doesn’t typically shed weight without a reason. With RMS, one might encounter this unsettling symptom, and it’s more than just a drop in the numbers on a scale.
RMS, in its essence, is a cellular anomaly. As these rogue cells grow and multiply, they demand energy. They leech nutrients, hijacking the body’s resources. It’s a quiet battle, one where the body’s reserves are drained to fuel the tumor’s growth.
Now, weight isn’t just about appearance. It’s an indicator of health, of the body’s nutritional status. The weight lost isn’t just fat; it can be muscle, too. With RMS, the very tissue the tumor originates from might be sacrificed. The irony lies in the disease taking away what it’s made of.
Diving deeper, it’s not just about the energy these tumors consume. They might release chemicals that affect appetite, altering one’s desire to eat. Even without any visible change in diet or activity, the scales might tip, signaling RMS’s silent activities.(6)
