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Unintentional Weight Loss - Coggle Diagram
Unintentional Weight Loss
Etiologies of Unintentional Weight Loss
Psychological
Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Delirium, Dementia
Medical
Malignancy, Infectious, Inflammation, Endocrine, Organ Failure, Medication Side effects
Medications
Furosemide, Tylenol, Oxazepam, Amitriptyline, Naprosyn
Functional
Parkinson's, Constipation, ill fitting dentures, Low salt/low cholesterol diets
Physiological
Chemosensory (Diminished chemosensory-specific satiety)
GI Factors: Delayed gastric emptying
Gut Hormones: Elevated glucagon, CCK, leptin, decreased Ghrelin
Social
Poverty, neglect, isolation
Approach to Weight Loss
Management
Minimize dietary restrictions, Optimize energy intake, Avoid gas-producing foods, ensure adequate oral hygiene/health,
Appetite Stimulants
Megestrol Acetate, Antidepressants, Gastroprokinetic agents
Components of a Comprehensive Evaluation Plan
Weigh patient, BMI, H&P, Basic Screening tests, Indications for poor nutrition