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Reason For Weight Gain Near Lower Abdomen And Stretch Marks?
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Recently I've gained weight around my lower abdomen, to the point that I have really dark stretch marks. I'm worried that there might be something wrong, as I haven't gained weight anywhere else and this has occurred over a few weeks. I have cut out carbs and sugar from my diet to attempt to lose weight, but it hasn't helped with the swelling/weight gain around my abdomen.
I've spoken to my doctor but he said not to worry about it - but it just doesn't seem right.
Recently I've gained weight around my lower abdomen, to the point that I have really dark stretch marks. I'm worried that there might be something wrong, as I haven't gained weight anywhere else and this has occurred over a few weeks. I have cut out carbs and sugar from my diet to attempt to lose weight, but it hasn't helped with the swelling/weight gain around my abdomen.
I've spoken to my doctor but he said not to worry about it - but it just doesn't seem right.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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Diet management and exercises may help reduce abdominal collection of subcutaneous fat.You may get thyroid function tests in addition to Lipid profile to rule out these issues.talk to another physician, physiotherapist and a dietician
Diet management and exercises may help reduce abdominal collection of subcutaneous fat.You may get thyroid function tests in addition to Lipid profile to rule out these issues.talk to another physician, physiotherapist and a dietician
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