3. Unexplained Weight Loss: When Dropping Pounds Isn’t a Good Thing
In a society obsessed with slimming down, losing weight unintentionally might not initially sound like a problem. But when weight loss is sudden and unexplained, it’s often not a cause for celebration; it’s a reason for concern. Unexplained weight loss is a classic symptom in various forms of lymphoma, including SMZL.
With SMZL, you may find yourself shedding pounds without any significant changes to your diet or exercise routine. And we’re not talking about just a couple of pounds; significant weight loss is a loss of 10% or more of your body weight within six months. If that’s happening to you, it’s time to consider that something might be seriously wrong.
Often, this unexpected weight loss is accompanied by other symptoms like fatigue or night sweats. Alone, weight loss might not sound the alarm, but coupled with other signs, it becomes part of a pattern that suggests the need for a thorough medical evaluation. (3)
