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Fluid retention
One of the causes of sudden weight gain may be fluid retention in the body, which is called "edema" or "edema", and it can cause swelling of the limbs, hands, feet, face, or The abdomen, and people who suffer from heart failure, kidney disease, and take some medications frequently face this problem, and a doctor must be consulted in this case, [1] so that heart disease causes fluid retention, and it can increase about (4.53-5.44) kilograms. Grams of body weight, with no symptoms of fluid retention. [2]
Hormonal changes
Among the causes of sudden obesity are hormonal changes in the body, for example women go through menopause at the age between (45-55) years, when the estrogen hormone begins to decrease, and menstruation stops, which causes an increase in weight in the abdomen and hips. . [1]
Take some medications
There are some types of medicines that cause sudden weight gain, including: [3]
- Contraceptive pills.
- Corticosteroid medications.
- Some medications are used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression.
- Some medicines used to treat diabetes.
Endocrine disorders
There are many disorders of the endocrine system that often lead to weight gain. Of which: [2]
- Cushing syndrome.
- Insufficiency of thyroid .
- Polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Growth hormone deficiency.
other reasons
There are some other reasons that may cause sudden weight gain, including: [2]
- Lack of physical activity: The lack of physical activity and movement increases the risk of diabetes and obesity .
- Lack of sleep: Getting less than seven hours of sleep at night is associated with weight gain, so that it increases appetite, thus increasing food intake.
- Quit smoking: Quitting smoking may lead to an increase in weight, so experts suggest that you follow a diet based on exercise and healthy foods, to avoid this problem after quitting this bad habit.
References
- ^ A b George Krucik, "What ' Unintentional Causes Weight Gain?" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 17-1-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b v by Richard N Fogoros (31-7-2017), "8 Causes Of Unintentional Weight Gain" , Www.verywell.com , Retrieved 17-1-2018. Edited.
- ↑ “Weight gain - unintentional” , www.medlineplus.gov , 14-8-2015, Retrieved 17-1-2018. Edited.
