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Definition Of Lipodystrophy
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definition of wasting and lipodystrophycan you please define wasting and lipodystrophy?recently hiv + (one year) cd4 450 and vload undectactable.... is a swollen abdomen,and a concave butt a sign of these conditions brought on by meds?(combivir viracept one year)thanks........
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
Wasting is defined as a loss of 5-10% of body weight. Lipodystrophy is usually characterized by loss of peripheral body fat in the arms and legs and accumulation of visceral fat(in the abdomen). Loss of muscle mass in the butt can also be part of...
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Body Shape Changes (Lipodystrophy)What Is Lipodystrophy? Is Lipo Dangerous? What Causes Lipo? Can Lipo Be Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy, or "lipo" for short, is a collection of body shape changes in people taking antiretroviral... Read more »
Lipodystrophy, Body Changes and HIV/AIDSTable of Contents What Is Lipodystrophy? Body Shape Changes Metabolic Complications What Causes Lipodystrophy? Can Lipodystrophy Be Treated? Caring for Yourself What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes.... Read more »
Metabolic Complications of HIV TherapyIntroduction HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Insulin Resistance Dyslipidemia Hyperlactatemia and Lactic Acidosis Bone Disease References Introduction The use of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has resulted in tremendous... Read more »
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