disorders of appetite

Question 1

Define polydipsia

Answer 1

Excessive thirst

Question 2

Define adipsia

Answer 2

a disease characterized by the absence of thirst even in the presence of body water depletion or salt excess

Question 3

Define anorexia

Answer 3

an eating disorder characterized by restriction of food intake leading to low body weight, typically accompanied by intense fear of gaining weight anddisturbedperception of body weight and image.

Question 4

Define obesity

Answer 4

abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese

Question 5

Causes of primary polydipsia

Answer 5

OCD, psychosis, anorexia, drug use, hypothalamic injury, traumatic brain injury, demyelination, diabetes insipidus

Question 6

Causes of secondary polydipsia

Answer 6

diabetes I and II
kidney failure
conns syndrome
addisons disease
sickle cell
diuretics and laxatives antidepressants
dehydration

Question 7

What are the BMI ranges for different weight categories

Answer 7

Underweight: BMI < 18.5

Healthy weight range: BMI 18.5- 24.9

Overweight range BMI: 25-29.9

Obesity: BMI higher
Class 1 Obesity : 30-34.9
Class 2 Obesity : 35-39.9
Class 3 Obesity: >40