06:26 PM Saturday 23 September 2023
Written by: Hoda Abdel Nasser:
Many people experience multiple weight fluctuations, but rapid weight gain can indicate a health problem that requires treatment to avoid complications of obesity.
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In the following report, the Consulto reviews everything related to sudden obesity, according to the Medicalnewstoday website.
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Causes of sudden weight gain
There are many reasons behind sudden weight gain, including:
1- Taking medications
Some medications can cause rapid weight gain, including medications for diabetes, blood pressure, depression, and other psychological illnesses. Therefore, you must be very careful when taking these medications and consult a specialist doctor if any complications arise, and the medication must not be stopped without medical advice.
2- Insomnia
The results of some studies have shown that lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, as people who suffer from insomnia are accustomed to eating a large amount of carbohydrates to increase energy levels in the body, which leads to a significant increase in body weight. Therefore, one must be very careful about the amount of calories consumed. Eat it after dinner.
3- Quit smoking
People usually gain weight at the beginning of stopping smoking, because nicotine reduces excessive appetite, and therefore abstaining from smoking increases appetite and overeating, and then increases body weight, and therefore you must follow up with a specialist doctor when quitting smoking.
4- Polycystic ovary syndrome
The results of some studies have shown that women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome are the group most vulnerable to sudden weight gain, as a result of the ovaries producing a lot of hormones. Symptoms of the condition include increased hair on the back, chest, or abdomen, irregular menstrual periods, acne, and skin color changes. Under the armpit and around the breasts and neck, so you must consult a specialist doctor about the appropriate treatment to suppress hormonal excess.
5- Heart failure
Weight gain or swelling of the body in certain areas could be due to fluid retention and thus one of the signs of heart failure. Therefore, the body weight must be monitored well throughout the day and any changes or swelling should be noted because it can reveal the difficulty of blood flow normally.
Some symptoms may also appear associated with increased body weight, such as frequent coughing, feeling short of breath, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, and fluid accumulation inside the lungs, so you must pay close attention to the appearance of any symptoms.
6- Kidney problems
Weight gain can be one of the signs of kidney disease. The more the kidneys are damaged, the more fluid is retained in the body, in addition to feeling tired, unable to urinate, loss of appetite, joint pain, muscle spasms, headaches, and inability to concentrate. Therefore, work must be done to treat kidney problems.
2023-09-23 15:27:42
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