Condition- Obesity Flashcards by Meghna Irukulla

Q

What is obesity? according to BMI

A

BMI > 30kg/m²

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Q

List some monogenic causes of obesity…

A

Leptin deficiency
Prader-Willi Syndrome

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Q

List some investigations you may conduct on an obese patient…

A

Serum lipids
Measure HbA1c
Hormone profile (for homonal cause of obesity)
TFTs (if hypothyroidism is cause)
Other investigations depending on comorbidities

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