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Weight gain - unintentional
Definition:
Unintentional weight gain is an increase in body weight that occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses, causing increased fat storage.
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avoid weight gain of more than two and a half stone at any stage during adulthood (except during pregnancy)
avoid being obese
Further information
BUPA resources: ...
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Weight gain is a common side effect of insulin therapy. There are several potential explanations for this. The best understood of these is that insulin improves the ability of your body to use and store sugar (glucose).
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Weight gain is one of many signs of good health in the breastfeeding baby. Sometimes, a perfectly healthy baby simply gains weight slowly because it is just his/her own unique growth pattern.
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Weight gain can be a significant symptom of several endocrine diseases such as Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism. It may also be caused by heart or lung disorders as well.
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Healthy Weight Gain
When is it OK to gain weight?
There are many reasons why people may need or want to gain weight.
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Weight Gain Increases Risk of Breast Cancer After Menopause
Gaining weight after age 18, specifically after menopause, increases a woman's risk of breast cancer after menopause, whereas losing weight after menopause can reduce the risk, ...
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Weight gain
Swelling of feet and ankles
Swelling of the abdomen
Pronounced neck veins
Loss of appetite, indigestion
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath with activity, or after lying down for a while
Difficulty sleeping ...
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Weight gain (unintentional)
Swelling of feet and ankles
Swelling of the abdomen
Pronounced neck veins
Loss of appetite, indigestion
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath ...
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weight gain
Diagnosis
The clearest indication of menopause is the absence of a period for one year. It is also possible to diagnose menopause by testing hormone levels.
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weight gain around the chest and abdomen
reddish-purple stretch marks on the thighs, abdomen, and arms
face becomes red and rounded - called a moon face
excessive facial and body hair
muscles of the arms and legs become thin and weak ...
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Weight gain and fluid retention.
Mood changes.
Increased blood sugar level, which may lead to a type of diabetes caused by the medication (secondary diabetes). If you already have diabetes, it may make the diabetes harder to control.
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Poor weight gain in spite of a good appetite, usually because of problems with digestion and the absorption of food, especially poor absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) ...
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rapid weight gain
abdominal discomfort and distention
shortness of breath
swollen ankles ...
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The sudden weight gain occurs because of fluid retention, due to low blood protein, high blood pressure, and albuminuria.
If pre-eclampsia is not treated properly, then it develops into eclampsia"an even worse form of the disorder.
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But fear of weight gain should not stand in the way of moving in with your significant other. As time passes, a woman's healthy habits begin to dominate, mostly because she tends to do more of the cooking and food shopping for the couple.
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TIPS FOR SLOWING WEIGHT GAIN
If a child's weight falls outside the norm for her age—or if she is well above average in weight but barely average in height—the pediatrician may recommend some measures to slow the weight gain.
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All of the babies in the treatment and control groups were divided into high and low weight gainers based on the average weight gain for the control group.
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Bulimia is characterized by massive food binges followed by self-induced vomiting or use of diuretics and laxatives to avoid weight gain. Some anorexic patients combine bulimic purges with their starvation routine.
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The characteristic signs and symptoms of major depression include loss of interest in activities that were once interesting or enjoyable, including sex; loss of appetite (anorexia) with weight loss or overeating with weight gain; ...
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Too much sodium can increase thirst, raise blood pressure, and cause water retention that may lead to excess weight gain or fluid buildup in the lungs.
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Excessive weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, a reduced resistance to infection, eye cataracts, and bone loss are among the most frequent side effects of long use of these medications.
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According to the American Heart Association, weight gain is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. This means that excessive body weight alone (without other risk factors) can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease.
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The pill does not cause weight gain. You can gain weight on the pill if you eat more or exercise less.
The pill does not decrease your chances to have children in the future. The reverse is true. It protects your ability to get pregnant later.
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From 1 until 5 years old, weight gain will have slowed to about 5 pounds per year and height will increase by 3 to 5 inches per year. At this age, toddlers appear to lose their "baby fat" and thin out.
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Some also have weight gain, headaches, dizziness and decreased sex drive. These side effects are experienced to some degree by everyone that uses these newer birth control methods.
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During weight gain, the skin expands to contain the underlying fat and can often lose elasticity.
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Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased appetite and weight gain
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Restlessness or irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that don't respond to treatment ...
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"Pregnancy is a time to focus on weight gain," says Anne Dubin, RD, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, "no matter what your initial weight is."
Supplemental Savvy ...
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A condition of low thyroid hormone production resulting in weight gain, hair loss, sluggishness and thickening of the skin.
hypoxia
An abnormal condition resulting from decreased availability of oxygen in the body tissues.
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Symptoms include weight gain, swelling, hypertension, and foamy urine. High blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels are also seen with this disorder. Treatment has included the use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressives.
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Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. Also called underactive thyroid.
hypoxia ...
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Changes in your body: Weight gain and swollen breasts, belly, ankles, hands, and face are common. Acne (pimples) and headaches can also occur. Some women feel dizzy or may faint. You may have changes in your bowels such as constipation or diarrhea.
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comparable to Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 related to safety and efficacy but contains a lower dose of ethinyl estradiol, 25 mcg/day as opposed to 35 mcg/day, and apparently provides improved cycle control, decreased breakthrough bleeding, and no weight gain.
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