... Weight gain occurs when ingested calories exceed body requirements for energy, causing increased adipose tissue storage. It can also occur when fluid retention causes edema. When weight gain results from overeating, emotional factors — most commonly anxiety, guilt, and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Weight loss can reflect decreased food intake, decreased food absorption, increased metabolic requirements, or a combination of the three. Its causes include endocrine, neoplastic, GI, and psychiatric disorders; nutritional deficiencies; infections; and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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... Alcoholic
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Viral hepatitis (especially B and C)
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... The patient with alcohol-related disorder experiences a need for the daily intake of large amounts of alcohol for day-to-day functioning. A regular pattern of heavy drinking limited to weekends, with periods of sobriety between weekends, also suggests a... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Substance abuse and dependence causes physical, mental, emotional, or social harm. Examples of abused drugs include opioids, stimulants, depressants, antianxiety agents, and hallucinogens. (See Understanding commonly abused substances, ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Cirrhosis is a chronic hepatic disease characterized by diffuse destruction and fibrotic regeneration of hepatic cells. As necrotic tissue yields to fibrosis, this disease alters liver structure and normal vasculature, impairs blood and lymph flow, and ultimately... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Weight gain occurs when ingested calories exceed body requirements for energy, causing increased adipose tissue storage. It can also occur when fluid retention causes edema. When weight gain results from overeating, emotional factors—most commonly anxiety, guilt, and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Weight loss can reflect decreased food intake, decreased food absorption, increased metabolic requirements, or a combination of the three. It may be caused by endocrine, neoplastic, GI, and psychiatric disorders; nutritional deficiencies; infections; or neurologic lesions... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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... A chronic disorder, alcoholism is usually described as an uncontrolled intake of alcoholic beverages that interferes with physical and mental health, social and family relationships, and occupational responsibilities. Alcoholism cuts across all social and... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A chronic hepatic disease, cirrhosis is characterized by diffuse destruction and fibrotic regeneration of hepatic cells. As necrotic tissue yields to fibrosis, cirrhosis alters liver structure and normal vasculature, impairs blood and lymph flow and, ultimately,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Weight gain occurs when ingested calories exceed body requirements for energy, causing increased adipose tissue storage. It can also occur when fluid retention causes edema. When weight gain results from overeating, emotional factors — most commonly anxiety, guilt,... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Weight loss can reflect decreased food intake, decreased food absorption, increased metabolic requirements, or a combination of the three. Its causes include endocrine, neoplastic, GI, and psychiatric disorders; nutritional deficiencies; infections; and neurologic... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Weight gain occurs when ingested calories exceed body requirements for energy, causing increased adipose tissue storage. It can also occur when fluid retention causes edema. When weight gain results from overeating, emotional factors—most... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Weight loss can reflect decreased food intake, decreased food absorption, increased metabolic requirements, or a combination of the three. Its causes include endocrine, neoplastic, GI, and psychiatric disorders; nutritional deficiencies; infections; and neurologic lesions that cause... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Author: Michael S. Potter and Anthony Slonim, MD
What to Do -Gather Appropriate Data
Heroin use in the United States has seen a steady decline since the 1980s and
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What to Do - Interpret the Data
Like all diagnostic tests, it should not be assumed that a negative drug screen
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Make a Decision, Take Action
Activated charcoal is the best proven technique for eliminating most toxic
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... J. Nina Ham, MDLorraine E. Levitt Katz, MD Cushing Syndrome - BASICS Cushing Syndrome - description Cushing syndrome is a state of excess cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex. This may be associated with excess production of other adrenal... Cushing Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Cushing Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Cushing Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Cushing Syndrome - bibliography ... Cushing Syndrome - CODES ... Cushing Syndrome - FAQ
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... Khalid Alansari, MDRobert J. Hoffman, MD Toxic Alcohols - BASICS Toxic Alcohols - description Toxic alcohols discussed here include ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, and methanol. Ethylene glycol ... Toxic Alcohols - DIAGNOSIS ... Toxic Alcohols - TREATMENT ... Toxic Alcohols - FOLLOW UP ... Toxic Alcohols - bibliography ... Toxic Alcohols - CODES
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Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism?...
For all alcoholics, therapy is essential. But it's not always enough. For these patients, there is a variety of medications available to help...
Alcoholism is a devastating disease for anyone who suffers from it. But it can also take a terrible toll on the families involved. Join us for a...