Weight Loss

Causes

Depression
Hyperthyroidism
Uncontrolled DM
Malignancy
Systemic Illness (IE, Abscess etc)
GI illness

Malabsorption syndrome
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia

Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults AAFP 2014 (Mercer only)

Weight Loss (NEJM Case Series):
Case 21-2012 (Fatigue / Decreased Libido)
Case 27-2011 (Abdominal Pain)
Case 21-2009 (Abdominal Pain / Renal Failure)
Case 29-2009 (Odynophagia / Failure to Thrive)

Wasting Away (associated with severe hypophosphotemia) NEJM 2014

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