Weight gain

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S

Weight gain Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Pathophysiology
Causes
Risk Factors
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Weight gain On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Weight gain All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Weight gain
CDC on Weight gain
Weight gain in the news
Blogs on Weight gain
Directions to Hospitals Treating Weight gain
Risk calculators and risk factors for Weight gain

Diagnosis

History and symptoms

• A noticibly larger, rounder stomach.
• Increase in body fat percentage.
• Increase in muscle mass.
• Increase in body hydration levels.

Laboratory Findings

• Fasting glucose
• Urinalysis
• U&E
• Random cortisol

Primary Prevention

• Low calorie diet and excercise

Template:WikiDoc Sources