Symptom 2: Sudden Weight Loss: An Unexpected Change
Sudden and unexplained weight loss can be disconcerting. You might initially feel a sense of accomplishment for losing a few pounds, especially if you’ve been trying to lose weight. However, if the weight loss is significant and without a clear cause, it’s time to dig deeper.
Weight loss is a broad symptom, associated with many health conditions, including throat cancer. If you’re eating as you normally would and maintaining your regular exercise routine, but still losing weight, something could be amiss.
Unexplained weight loss could indicate that your body isn’t absorbing nutrients properly, or it could be a sign of an underlying condition, such as cancer. When it comes to throat cancer, difficulty swallowing can lead to decreased food intake, leading to weight loss. (2)
