Weight Gain: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Weight Gain

Weight Gain Unhealthy weight gain is one of the biggest dangers associated with eating too much. [healthyeating.sfgate.com]

Why that was so wasn’t clear, but Somers theorizes that it was because the participants were gaining weight, and therefore fat, during the study. [healthland.time.com]

The aim of this study was to calculate additional costs from medical, gasoline, and increased caloric needs that result from weight gain attributable to overeating and thus [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Metabolic Syndrome

Environmental issues such as low activity level, sedentary lifestyle, and progressive weight gain also contribute significantly to the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome [emedicinehealth.com]

If you gain weight around your waist, it can be one indicator of metabolic syndrome. [familydoctor.org]

Adults who continue to gain five or more pounds per year raise their risk of developing metabolic syndrome. [emedicinehealth.com]

Depression

It does not cause daytime drowsiness, insomnia, weight gain, or sexual dysfunction. Agomelatine may increase liver enzyme levels. [msdmanuals.com]

They often cause drowsiness and lead to weight gain. [msdmanuals.com]

[…] loss (short-term), weight gain (long-term), discontinuation syndrome*, forgetfulness, blunting of emotions, and easy bruising Toxicity due to overdosage is less serious than [msdmanuals.com]

Obesity

Many pharmaceutical drugs can cause weight gain as a side effect ( 10 ). For example, antidepressants have been linked to modest weight gain over time ( 11 ). [healthline.com]

Whether an association exists between SSB intake and weight gain is unclear. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] associated with weight gain). [doi.org]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Weight gain, however, is not always present. Normal-weight women can also have PCOS. [hormone.org]

Training more but gaining weight? [bicycling.com]

Environmental risk factors, including low birth weight, rapid weight gain in infancy, early pubic hair and puberty development, childhood obesity, excess adult weight, and [hormone.org]

Ovarian Cyst

Ovarian cyst symptoms are very similar to those found in women with PCOS, such as irregular or non-existent periods, acne and weight gain. [londonwomenscentre.co.uk]

If you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (multiple cysts in the ovaries) you may also experience weight gain and acne. For more information, see Useful links. [web.archive.org]

PCOS can cause missed or irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain. [stanfordchildrens.org]

Lipedema

Often mistaken for obesity or unusual weight gain, one disease affects more than 17 million women nationwide, and most are unaware it's a disease at all. [huffingtonpost.ca]

Lipedema occurs as disproportionate bilateral weight gain, most frequently in the lower body. [norcallipo.com]

With weight gain these cells do not increase in number, but rather increase in size. [torontophysiotherapy.ca]

Hypothyroidism

Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. [icd9data.com]

Characteristics Adrenal Fatigue Hypothyroidism Body Measurements Weight Early: gain weight; severe – cannot gain weight Generalized weight gain Body Temp 97.8 or lower Low [drlam.com]

This causes the body’s system to slow down and can lead to symptoms like fatigue, feeling cold, weight gain due to fluid retention, dry skin, and hair loss. [synthroid.com]

Congestive Heart Failure

[…] pound of weight gain. [dx.doi.org]

Passing out during exercise Poor appetite Weight loss or lack of weight gain can be seen even in older children. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Weight gain, especially over a day or two, can be a sign that your body is holding on to extra fluid and your heart failure is getting worse. [nlm.nih.gov]

Hashimoto Thyroiditis

An 1895 advertisement for a weight gain product Weight gain is an increase in body weight. [en.wikipedia.org]

Thyroid hormones regulate body temperature, heart rate, and weight gain or loss. [symptoma.com]

Weight gain can be a symptom of a serious medical condition. [en.wikipedia.org]

Preeclampsia

OBJECTIVE: Excessive gestational weight gain is linked to risk of preeclampsia, but it is not clear whether the association is causal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Extraordinary bodyweight gain can herald the occurrence of preeclampsia and this weight gain together with signs of preeclampsia can ameliorate even during pregnancy, although [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Energy/protein restriction in pregnant women with high weight‐for‐height or weight gain [dx.doi.org]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Blood and urine tests can help identify or rule out possible causes of recurring vomiting and poor weight gain. Esophageal pH monitoring. [mayoclinic.org]

Feeding smaller, more frequent amounts can also be helpful so long as your baby continues to gain weight. [jamanetwork.com]

However, GERD may merit treatment when your child has: frequent vomiting that results in poor weight gain and growth pain that interferes with daily functioning complications [childrenshospital.org]

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

SSB intake and weight gain. [doi.org]

[…] intake and weight-gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

gain. 33 SSB Consumption and Weight Gain in Adults To date, a large number of studies have evaluated the relationship between SSB consumption and weight gain or risk of overweight [doi.org]

Heart Failure

[…] pound of weight gain. [dx.doi.org]

Weight gain, especially over a day or two, can be a sign that your body is holding on to extra fluid and your heart failure is getting worse. [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] that all admissions are preceded by weight gain. [dx.doi.org]

Goiter

Symptoms may include: Depression, fatigue, constipation, weight gain. What Causes a Goiter? [endocrineweb.com]

If you are also showing symptoms of thyroid disease, such as protruding eyes ( picture ) and unexplained weight loss or weight gain, contact your doctor immediately. [womens-health-advice.com]

In these cases patients may have symptoms such as sleeping problems, increased irritability, fatigue and unintentional weight loss or weight gain, which can cause further [ic.steadyhealth.com]

Cushing Syndrome

One of the biggest signs of Cushing’s disease is unexplained weight gain. The average weight gain in patients with Cushing’s is 55 pounds. [draxe.com]

Weight gain in face ( moon face ) Weight gain above the collar bone (supraclavicular fat pad) Weight gain on the back of neck ( buffalo hump ) Skin changes with easy bruising [aans.org]

Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause excessive hair growth, menstrual abnormalities, weight gain, and even diabetes. [adrenalfatiguesolution.com]

Chronic Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure

Fluid retention often results in weight gain. A common symptom is fatigue, which may be related to reduced blood flow to organs and muscles. [sharecare.com]

Call your doctor or other health care provider when you notice: Weight gain of 2-3 pounds in one day Shortness of breath Increase in fatigue Swelling in your ankles or belly [columbiasurgery.org]

Passing out during exercise Poor appetite Weight loss or lack of weight gain can be seen even in older children. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Eating Disorder

She developed a lethal (atrioventricular block) arrhythmia, which improved after weight gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The way that they view themselves is often distorted and they have an overwhelming fear of weight gain. [pritikin.com]

Results: A 42‐year‐old woman with a 27‐year history of AN had involuntary weight gain when she became hyperthyroid, but lost weight after treatment of the hyperthyroidism. [doi.org]

Bipolar Disorder

The rates of clinically significant (≥7%) weight gain were 12.2% with quetiapine and 0% with placebo, resulting in an NNH for ≥7% weight gain of 8.2. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Valproate may be less effective than olanzapine but may cause less sedation and weight gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

gain), inefficacy in 16.4%, and other reasons in 6.6%; 12.1% had equal to or greater than 7% weight gain, and 3.3% developed hypomania. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nephrotic Syndrome

Case presentation: A 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old boy presented with bilateral periorbital oedema and weight gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms may include: Fatigue and malaise Decreased appetite Weight gain and facial swelling Abdominal swelling or pain Foamy urine Fluid accumulation in the body spaces [chop.edu]

Prednisone can cause Increased appetite Mood changes; he may be moody or irritable while taking the medicine Weight gain Weigh your child as directed and record his weight [nationwidechildrens.org]

Binge Eating Disorder

Weight gain Uncomfortably full Emotional Symptoms Loss of control while eating Feelings of shame or guilt Low self-esteem Loss of sexual desire Depression Anxiety Suicidal [studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu]

KEYWORDS: Binge eating; Body mass index; Disordered eating; Eating behavior; Longitudinal cohort study; Psychological distress; Weight gain [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Interpersonal psychotherapy for the prevention of excess weight gain may be efficacious for reducing loss of control eating and weight gain in overweight youth. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Premenstrual Syndrome

Magnesium: Research has found that supplementation with magnesium significantly reduced weight gain, bloating, and breast tenderness in women with PMS. [lifeextension.com]

A transient increase in water retention seems to account for edema, weight gain, bloating, and breast changes. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

gain What should I do if my symptoms are interfering with daily activities? [americanpregnancy.org]

Hypopituitarism

[…] in fat mass, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, social isolation, decreased bone density, hypercholesterolemia and increased cardiovascular risk. [pituitaryworldnews.org]

Clinical presentation is often insidious being characterized by non-specific manifestations, such as weight gain, fatigue, low muscle strength, bradipsychism, hypotension [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] loss, skin pallor TSH Thyroid gland: thyroid hormone Fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, sensitivity to cold, constipation LH and FSH in Women Ovaries: estrogen, progesterone [pituitarysociety.org]

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Rapid weight gain (more than 10 pounds or 4.5 kilograms in 3 to 5 days) Severe pain or swelling in the belly area Decreased urination Shortness of breath Nausea, vomiting [nlm.nih.gov]

Therefore, women with mild disease should be observed for enlarging abdominal girth, acute weight gain, and abdominal discomfort on an ambulatory basis for at least 2 weeks [emedicine.medscape.com]

RESULTS: Weight gain was highest in the OHSS group. Ovarian weights were lower in the treatment group than OHSS group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sheehan Syndrome

Review of systems is positive for fatigue, lightheadedness, and a 3-pound weight gain over the last 3 weeks. [step1.medbullets.com]

Adjustments in dosage may also be necessary during pregnancy or with marked weight gain or weight loss. [knowyourdisease.com]

gain Difficulty staying warm 7. [de.slideshare.net]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

We report a patient with anti-muscle kinase receptor MG with severe OSA and hypoventilation that resolved upon successful treatment of MG despite a 60-lb weight gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This may be due to allergies and seasonal weight gain (many people get heavier in the winter). [tuck.com]

Observational studies showed that lack of sleep is correlated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity; this relationship was confirmed by mutually reinforcing pathophysiological [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

HELLP Syndrome

Symptoms are variable, typically including right upper quadrant or epigastric abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, hypertension, general [orpha.net]

Symptoms may include fatigue; malaise; fluid retention and excess weight gain; headache; nausea and vomiting; pain in the upper right or middle of the abdomen; blurry vision [rarediseases.org]

Check your weight each day. Weigh yourself every day before breakfast. Weight gain can be a sign of extra fluid in your body. Do not drink alcohol or smoke. [drugs.com]

Myxedema

Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. [icd9data.com]

Symptoms: Hypothyroidism signs of myxedema includes fatigue and unexplained weight gain. [symptoma.com]

These symptoms include: Fatigue Lethargy Mental impairment Depression Cold intolerance Hoarseness Dry skin Weight gain Myxedema can be treated by managing the underlying cause [differencebetween.info]

Congenital Non-Goitrous Hypothyroidism Type 4

Total weight gain at this point is 50 pounds, I exercise, and eat a disgustingly healthy diet. [medhelp.org]

Alopecia, weight gain, mental dullness, fatigue, cold intolerance, infertility and neurological deficits are seen. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Characteristics Adrenal Fatigue Hypothyroidism Body Measurements Weight Early: gain weight; severe – cannot gain weight Generalized weight gain Body Temp 97.8 or lower Low [drlam.com]

Adrenal Cushing Syndrome

One of the biggest signs of Cushing’s disease is unexplained weight gain. The average weight gain in patients with Cushing’s is 55 pounds. [draxe.com]

gain is commonly seen in Cushing's Syndrome, Cushing's Syndrome itself is a rare cause of weight gain. [columbiasurgery.org]

Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause excessive hair growth, menstrual abnormalities, weight gain, and even diabetes. [adrenalfatiguesolution.com]