See also: Weight gain Ddx

 

Hx
     Amount
     Duration
     Intentional?
          Diet history
          Body image
          Anxiety
          Depression
     Constitutional sx
     Palpitation
     Tremor
     Diarrhea
     FHx of thyroid disease
     HIV risk factors
     Alcohol and drug use
     Medications
     History of cancer

PE
     Vital signs
     Complete physical
Meds, indicated for weight loss
     Bupropion
Ddx
     Hyperthyroidism
     Cancer
     HIV infection
     Dieting/diet drugs
     Anorexia nervosa
     Malabsorption

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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.