Second, digestive system diseases. Including digestive system ulcers, digestive system tumors, etc., will lead to symptoms of emaciation in patients.
Third, endocrine system diseases. For example, hyperthyroidism can lead to symptoms of hypermetabolism, increased eating and weight loss due to increased thyroxine secretion. Patients with adrenal hypofunction and diabetes will also have symptoms of gradual weight loss.
Fourth, mental illness. Patients with depression and anorexia nervosa may also have progressive wasting.
Therefore, there are many reasons for emaciation, and corresponding clinical examinations should be carried out according to the different clinical characteristics of patients to further clarify the reasons.