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[Involuntary weight loss as a clinical problem].

G Huerta, L Viniegra

    Revista De Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital De Enfermedades De La Nutricion
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Involuntary weight loss in internal medicine patients is often linked to psychiatric factors like depression, not just serious organic diseases. Comprehensive patient evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Geriatrics
    • Psychiatry

    Context:

    • Unexplained weight loss can indicate serious underlying conditions.
    • This study investigated involuntary weight loss in internal medicine inpatients.
    • Exclusion criteria focused on patients with evident organic causes for weight loss.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the frequency of involuntary weight loss.
    • To identify associated conditions in internal medicine inpatients.
    • To differentiate organic from psychiatric causes of weight loss.

    Summary:

    • A study of 50 internal medicine inpatients (average weight loss 19%) excluded those with obvious organic causes.
    • Only 34% of cases had clear organic links, with malignant neoplasms in 5 patients.
    • Psychiatric factors, including stress and depression, were associated with weight loss in 21 cases.

    Impact:

    • Malignant diseases are not the most common cause of unexplained involuntary weight loss.
    • Differential diagnosis should include organic and psychiatric disorders.
    • Evaluating dietary habits, family history, and depression symptoms is vital for holistic patient assessment.

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