Online Medical Books for Disordered Eating

Contents

1. Read book excerpts
2. Disordered Eating: Introduction
3. Disordered Eating Causes
4. Disordered Eating Complications
5. Disordered Eating Overview
6. More book excerpts for Disordered Eating

Medical Books Excerpts

POLYPHAGIA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is there associated polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss? The presence of these symptoms would suggest diabetes mellitus or hyperthyroidism. Is there associated weight gain? This symptom would indicate that the patient has an ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Polyphagia
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Polyphagia, or hyperphagia, refers to the excessive consumption of food or display of food-seeking behavior. Obesity does not necessarily occur. Differential Diagnosis Exogenous ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

POLYPHAGIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of increased appetite are similar to those of obesity and can be recalled with the help of physiology. The appetite may be based on a psychic desire for food, a lack of food or a particular vitamin, impaired intake of food, an increased metabolism of the body (and ... READ EXCERPTS »

Polyphagia [Hyperphagia]
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Polyphagia refers to voracious or excessive eating. This common symptom can be persistent or intermittent, resulting primarily from endocrine and psychological disorders as well as the use of certain drugs. Depending on the underlying cause, polyphagia may... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »

Polyphagia [Hyperphagia]
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Polyphagia refers to voracious or excessive eating. This common symptom can be persistent or intermittent, resulting primarily from endocrine and psychological disorders as well as the use of certain drugs. Depending on the underlying cause,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »

Polyphagia
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Polyphagia, also called hyperphagia, refers to voracious or excessive eating. This common symptom can be persistent or intermittent, resulting primarily from endocrine and psychological disorders as well as the use of certain drugs. Depending on the... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Polyphagia [Hyperphagia]
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Polyphagia refers to voracious or excessive eating. This common symptom can be persistent or intermittent, resulting primarily from endocrine and psychological disorders as well as the use of certain drugs. Depending on the underlying cause, polyphagia may cause weight gain. ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »

POLYPHAGIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of increased appetite are similar to those of obesity and can be recalled with the help of physiology. The appetite may be based on a psychic desire for food, a lack of food or a particular vitamin, impaired intake of food, an increased metabolism... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

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