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Is there associated hyperphagia? If the patient recognizes that he or she has a ravenous appetite or eats more than is necessary, the possibility of an insulinoma or Fröhlich's syndrome ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Pediatric obesity is increasing at epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control define “at risk of overweight” as a body mass index (BMI, kg/m... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The differential diagnosis of obesity, like that of weight loss, is best developed using physiology because most cases of obesity are caused by an absolute increased intake of
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... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth — the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on the amount of pressure. It may... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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... Mechanical Bowel Obstruction
Extraluminal compression
Congenital abnormalities
Annular pancreas
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Obesity
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
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... Obesity is an excess of body fat, generally 20% above ideal body weight. The prognosis for correction of obesity is poor: Fewer than 30% of patients succeed in losing 20 lb (9 kg),... Causes and incidence ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth—the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Caloric excess
❑ Depression
❑ Drugs ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth — the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on the amount of pressure. It may be... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Obesity
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
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... Obesitycan be defined as an excess of body fat. Children with obesity are at risk fordevelopment of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, sleep apnea, anddyslipidemia. They also may lack confidence and self-esteem and... Principal Causes of Obesity ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth—the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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The differential diagnosis of obesity, like that of weight loss, is
best developed using physiology because most cases of obesity are
caused by an absolute increased intake of calories or a relative increased ... Pictures
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... Sandra Gibson Hassink, MD
George A. Datto III, MD
Obesity - BASICS
Obesity - description
A chronic disease defined as having... Obesity - DIAGNOSIS ... Obesity - TREATMENT ... Obesity - FOLLOW UP ... Obesity - bibliography ... Obesity - CODES ... Obesity - FAQ
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