7. Loss of Appetite
You may not want to eat a lot when you’re not feeling well. A loss of appetite is one of the symptoms of syphilis. Loss of appetite is often a symptom that follows the above symptoms. The body and the brain are focused on fighting off the infection. The brain will shut off different parts of the body to fight the infection. This includes the part that makes a person feel hungry.
Loss of appetite might not seem to be a problem, but it is. The immune system must be properly nourished to work properly. The other symptoms can worsen if a person does not provide the body with nutrition it needs.