Symptoms of Underweight
Symptoms of Underweight
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Medical Books Excerpts
- ANOREXIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Anorexia
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- ANOREXIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Anorexia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Anorexia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Anorexia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Weight Loss
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Anorexia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Anorexia
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- ANOREXIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
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Anorexia nervosa:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
The patient’s history usually reveals a 25% or greater weight loss for no organic reason, coupled with a morbid dread of being fat and a compulsion to be thin. Such a patient tends to be angry and ritualistic. She may report amenorrhea, infertility, loss of libido, fatigue, sleep alterations, intolerance to cold, and constipation.
Hypotension and bradycardia may be present. Inspection may reveal an emaciated appearance, with skeletal muscle atrophy, loss of fatty tissue, atrophy of breast tissue, blotchy or sallow skin, lanugo on the face and body, and dryness or loss of scalp hair. If also bulimic, calluses on the knuckles, and abrasions and scars on the dorsum of the hand may result from tooth injury during self-induced vomiting. Other signs of vomiting include dental caries and oral or pharyngeal abrasions. (See Complications of anorexia nervosa.)
Palpation may disclose painless salivary gland enlargement and bowel distention. Slowed reflexes may occur on percussion. Oddly, the patient usually demonstrates hyperactivity and vigor (despite malnourishment). She may exercise avidly without apparent fatigue.
During psychosocial assessment, the patient with anorexia may express a morbid fear of gaining weight and an obsession with her physical appearance. Paradoxically, she may also be obsessed with food, preparing elaborate meals for others. Social regression, including poor sexual adjustment and fear of failure, is common. Like bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa is commonly associated with depression. The patient may report feelings of despair, hopelessness, and worthlessness as well as suicidal thoughts.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Anorexia nervosa:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
The patient’s history usually reveals a 25% or greater weight loss for no organic reason, coupled with a morbid dread of being fat and a compulsion to be thin. Such a patient tends to be angry and ritualistic. She may report amenorrhea, infertility, loss of libido, fatigue, sleep alterations, intolerance to cold, and constipation.
Hypotension and bradycardia may be present. Inspection may reveal an emaciated appearance, with skeletal muscle atrophy, loss of fatty tissue, atrophy of breast tissue, blotchy or sallow skin, lanugo on the face and body, and dryness or loss of scalp hair. Calluses on the knuckles and abrasions and scars on the dorsum of the hand may result from tooth injury during self-induced vomiting. Other signs of vomiting include dental caries and oral or pharyngeal abrasions.
Palpation may disclose painless salivary gland enlargement and bowel distention. Slowed reflexes may occur on percussion. Oddly, the patient usually demonstrates hyperactivity and vigor (despite malnourishment) and may exercise avidly without apparent fatigue.
Psychosocial assessment
During psychosocial assessment, the anorexic patient may express a morbid fear of gaining weight and an obsession with her physical appearance. Paradoxically, she also may be obsessed with food, preparing elaborate meals for others. Social regression, including poor sexual adjustment and fear of failure, is common. Like bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa is commonly associated with depression. The patient may report feelings of despair, hopelessness, and worthlessness as well as suicidal thoughts.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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