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TopicName

Weight loss

ClinicalTests

TSH;
CBC with dif;
Iron study;
Electrolytes;
Blood sugar;
UA;
Creatinine/BUN;
B12;
HIV ABs;
Blood glucose;
Stool fat test;
FOBT;
ESR;

ImagingStudies

Upper endoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy;
Brain CT/MRI;
Abdominal US;
ECG;
Chest x-ray;
Whole body CT;

PhysicalExams

Vital signs; complete physical.

Comment

Cancer; GI (malabsorption, IBD); HIV; Endocrine(thyroid, DM, cortisol); Psycho (Substances, depression); Cardio; Resp(COPD); MSK(weakness-->immobility-->PE)

Amount, duration, ± intention; diet and exercise history; 
body image, anxiety or depression; other constitutional symptoms;
hyperthyroid symptoms (palpitations, tremor, diarrhea); 
family history of thyroid disease; 
HIV risk factors;
tobacco, alcohol, and drug use; 
medications; 
history of cancer; 
blood in urine or stool.

WebLink

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0215/p640.html | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK323/