The following features are indicative of Abnormal weight gain:
constipation
excessive weight gain without a cause
hair loss
feel cold more often than before for unknown reason
swollen feet
shortness of breath
uncontrollable hunger accompanied by palpitations
uncontrollable hunger accompanied by tremor
uncontrollable hunger accompanied by sweating
vision changes
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Common Causes of Abnormal weight gain
The following are the most common causes of Abnormal weight gain:
using birth control pills
using corticosteroids
drugs used to treat diabetes
Cushing syndrome
underactive thyroid
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Other Causes of Abnormal weight gain
The following are the less common causes of Abnormal weight gain:
menopause
pregnancy
Risk Factors for Abnormal weight gain
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Abnormal weight gain:
a person who quit smoking
menopause
pregnancy
Prevention of Abnormal weight gain
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Abnormal weight gain. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do regular exercise
do not eat unhealthy food
weight monitoring regularly
set realistic weight goals
Occurrence of Abnormal weight gain
Common Age Group
Abnormal weight gain can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Abnormal weight gain can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Abnormal weight gain
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Abnormal weight gain:
Health history: To know about all health issue
Physical exam: To check height, weight or all organ functioning
BMI (Body mass index): To check for level of obesity
Waist circumference measurement: To check for visceral fat or abdomen fat
Blood test: To check for liver function test, cholesterol level, diseases related to obesity
Complications of Abnormal weight gain if untreated
Yes, Abnormal weight gain causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Abnormal weight gain is left untreated:
high triglycerides level
decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure
heart disease
stroke
sleep apnea
gallbladder disease
infertility
irregular periods
erectile dysfunction
sexual health issues
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
osteoarthritis
Procedures for Treatment of Abnormal weight gain
The following procedures are used to treat Abnormal weight gain:
Gastric bypass surgery: To create a small pouch above the stomach that directly bypass food and liquid flow directly
LAGB (Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding): To separate the stomach into two pouches
Biliopancreatic diversion: To remove stomach large portion or to leave the valve which help in food to release in the small intestine
Gastric sleeve: To create a small reservoir for food
Self-care for Abnormal weight gain
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Abnormal weight gain:
do not eat unhealthy food
do regular exercise
stick to diet plan
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 9/22/2020.
This page provides information for Abnormal weight gain.
