Wasting 10 pounds in 1 year may not necessarily be caused by tumor, but may also be caused by non-tumor consumptive diseases, psychological reasons, increased activities and other factors.
1. Tumor: malignant disease caused by progressive stage of lung cancer, bladder cancer and other tumors; malnutrition caused by gastric cancer, colorectal cancer and other digestive tract tumors and other oncological factors, which can lead to wasting, poor appetite, mental depression and other manifestations. However, the weight loss is usually rapid in a short period of time, which can be clarified by combining physical signs, serum tumor markers, imaging and pathological biopsy.
2. Non-tumor consumptive diseases
(1) Digestive system: gastritis, gastric ulcer and so on.
(2) Endocrine system: hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, etc.
(3) Other diseases: anorexia, malnutrition and so on.
(3) Psychological factors: anxiety, tension, depression, etc.
4. Exercise factors: exertion, increased exercise, diet control and other activities due to increased activity.
If cancer is suspected, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.