Definitions and terminology of weight loss Approach to Unintentional Weight LossType Duration Unintentional weight loss Clinically significant weight loss Loss of > 5% of usual body weight over 6-12 months Cachexia Weight loss from muscle mass with or without fat loss Sarcopenia Geriatric syndrome with loss of muscle mass, strength, and performance (Next Lesson) Differential diagnosis of weight loss Back to Approach to Unintentional Weight Loss No Comments Comments are closed.
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