👉 Cachexia is a medical condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough digestive enzymes. This can lead to indigestion, bloating, and abdominal pain. It is usually caused by malabsorption of nutrients from the small intestine. Cachexia can be caused by various factors such as long-term illness, obesity, malnutrition, or certain medications. In some cases, cachexia may also occur in children with congenital heart disease or in people who have a genetic