Weight loss - unintentionalFrom our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
Loss of weight Home Care: advertisement Practice moderation and maintain a balanced program in both diet and exercise. For weight loss caused by oral or dental problems, see the dentist. For weight loss caused by disease, follow prescribed therapy in treating the underlying cause. Call your health care provider if:
What to expect at your health care provider's office: The health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination. Medical history questions documenting weight loss in detail may include the following:
The physical examination may include a general physical examination and a measurement of the body weight. Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following:
Psychological counseling may be recommended in cases where anorexia nervosa or depression are the cause of the weight loss. In the early stages, anorexia nervosa may be best treated in a hospital with close supervision. Even after anorexia nervosa has apparently been cured, the individual should visit the doctor periodically. Relapse is not uncommon. For weight loss caused by a chronic illness, tube feeding may be administered in order to maintain nutrition and to prevent edema, poor healing, and muscle wasting. The patient may be referred to a dietitian for nutritional counseling.
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