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Sudden Weight Gain
Someone please help me with sudden weight gain - what is sudden weight gain and how does it happen?
(24 Apr 2008)
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Causes and Treatment for Sudden Weight Gain
In some individuals, weight is gained rapidly within a short duration. Despite of having nutritious foods and healthy lifestyle, the individual tend to put on weight. This can make a person depressed and it becomes a matter of worry. Sudden weight can occur due to certain medications that have side effects, hypothyroidism, excess stress hormones causing Cushing's syndrome, deficiency of the growth hormone.
Cortisol hormone that is also called as stress hormone can increase the fat production and can deposit the fat in the centre or in the stomach leading to apple shaped distribution. Cushing's syndrome is characterized by round face, acne and a hump on the back at the base of the neck.Underactivity of the thyroid gland can lead to hypothyroidism where the body does not use up the energy that has been received thus leading to storage of additional energy into fat. Because of stress, people may tend to be uninterested in doing exercise and may tend to gorge on foods that can suddenly increase the weight.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Have more of fruits and vegetables that contain phytonutrients that can maintain the balance of hormones. Make a rule to do exercise regularly everyday for at least 30 minutes. If weight gain has occurred due to medication, it is advisable to consult the doctor for change in medication.
If desired results don't take place, it is preferable to consult the doctor for thorough assessment of the weight gain.
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answered by A V on 24 Apr 2008, 1:03:05
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