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Clinical manifestations of Weight loss Flashcards

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When is it to much weight loss?

A

Loss of > 5% over six months

Voluntary or involuntary

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Possible causes of weight loss

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Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Gastrointestinal diseases
Malignancy
HIV
Advanced cardia, pulmonary, renal disease
Drugs
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Labs to consider for weight loss

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CBC with differential
CMP
TSH
A1C
UA
Stool hemoccult
ESR
CXR
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