Abnormal Weight Gain

Abnormal Weight Gain: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Thyroid sonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease. Abdominal sonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – when pathological changes in the abdominal organs are suspected. Vaginal … Abnormal Weight Gain: Diagnostic Tests

Abnormal Weight Gain: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Abnormal weight gain can occur intentionally or unintentionally. In addition, weight gain may be rapid or slow. Warning signs (red flags) If a young woman has abnormal weight gain, pregnancy must be considered. Abnormal weight gain in an elderly patient with recent onset is suggestive of cardiac congestive heart failure (CHF/heart failure) or hypothyroidism (underactive … Abnormal Weight Gain: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Abnormal Weight Gain: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of weight gain. Family history Are there any diseases in your family that are common? What is the general health of your family members? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). How much body weight have you gained in … Abnormal Weight Gain: Medical History

Abnormal Weight Gain: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Diseases that cause weight gain by increasing tissue (such as fat): Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic disorders (E00-E90). Obesity (overweight) Cushing’s syndrome – disease caused by an excess of glucocorticoids. Hyperalimentation (overeating) Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) Menopause (menopause in women) Polycystic ovary syndrome (synonyms: PCOS; polycystic ovary syndrome; polycystic ovary syndrome; polycystic ovary syndrome; polycystic ovary … Abnormal Weight Gain: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Abnormal Weight Gain: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Auscultation (listening) of the heart Auscultation of the lungs Palpation (palpation) of the abdomen (abdomen) (tenderness?, knocking pain?, coughing pain?, defensive tension?, hernial orifices?, kidney … Abnormal Weight Gain: Examination

Abnormal Weight Gain: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and the obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment if necessary, urine culture if necessary (pathogen detection and resistogram, i.e. testing of … Abnormal Weight Gain: Test and Diagnosis