Hypermetabolism
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Hypermetabolism
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Hypermetabolism is defined as an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE) > 110% of predicted REE. Hypermetabolism is accompanied by a variety of internal and external symptoms, most notably extreme weight loss, and can also be a symptom in itself. This state of increased metabolic activity can signal underlying issues, especially hyperthyroidism. Patients with Fatal familial insomnia can also present with hypermetabolism; however, this universally fatal disorder is exceedingly rare, with only
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Metabolic disorder in humans
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermetabolism
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2024-03-23T14:35:57Z
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