Epistemis

Weight loss

Specialty: General.

  • loss
  • lose weight
  • constitutional syndrome

Why it occurs

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  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Malabsorption/IBD
  • Depression
  • Chronic infection

Initial workup

Confirm and quantify; blood count, biochemistry, TSH, blood glucose; neoplasia screening if involuntary.

red flags

Unintentional loss >5% in 6-12 months → constitutional syndrome study.

Standard management

  • Treat the cause — the approach is etiological

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousGeneralized loss of muscle mass of non-senile origin
Area
General
Listed causes
6
Treatment options
1
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