Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults - AAFP
网页Unintentional weight loss in adults older than 65 years is generally defined as a 5% or greater loss of body weight in a six- to 12-month period and is associated with increased morbidity and...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Weight loss in older adults can signal …
网页2015年8月11日 · Weight loss in older adults can sometimes signal an underlying health issue. It’s important to have unexplained weight loss evaluated to investigate the cause and make sure there isn’t a bigger problem that needs attention.
Unexplained weight loss Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年8月17日 · Unexplained weight loss has many causes, medical and nonmedical. Often, a combination of things results in a general decline in your health and a related weight loss. Most often, medical disorders that cause weight loss include other symptoms.
Weight Loss in Elderly Seniors: Causes, Concerns, and Prevention
网页2024年4月17日 · Weight loss is common in seniors and often caused by loss of water, muscle, and fat. However, sudden weight loss in the elderly may be caused by serious conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, gastrointestinal issues, hyperthyroidism, or depression.
Unexplained Weight Loss: 13 Causes and Treatment Options - Healthline
网页2023年6月30日 · In older adults. Research shows that unexplained weight loss occurs in 15–20% of people ages 65 and above. Smoking and more excellent body fat distribution also increase the chance of ...
Rational Approach to Patients With Unintentional Weight Loss
网页Older adults represent a select group of patients in whom multiple medical, pharmacological, and psychosocial issues can lead to weight loss. Since lean body mass declines with age, weight loss in the elderly population may be of greater clinical importance.
Unexplained Weight Loss: Causes & Testing - Cleveland Clinic
网页2024年8月5日 · Unexplained weight loss is concerning if you lose more than 5% of your body weight or 10 pounds over six to 12 months, especially if you’re over age 65. Most people gain and lose a little weight from day to day, but these changes tend to stay within a five-pound range.
Investigation and management of unintentional weight loss in older ...
网页2011年3月29日 · Unintentional weight loss occurs in 15-20% of older adults (those over 65) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. 1 Clinical and epidemiological studies have reported even higher prevalence in certain populations, with as many as 27% of community dwelling elderly people and 50-60% of nursing home residents being …
Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly
网页2002年2月15日 · The leading causes of involuntary weight loss are depression (especially in residents of long-term care facilities), cancer (lung and gastrointestinal malignancies), cardiac disorders and...
An approach to the management of unintentional weight loss in elderly ...
网页2005年3月3日 · We review the incidence and prevalence of weight loss in elderly patients, its impact on morbidity and mortality, the common causes of unintentional weight loss and a clinical approach to diagnosis.
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