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What Causes Accumulation Of Fat Below The Waist Line?
My weight is normal (126-7) for my 5 3.5 height, but I ve noticed my belly looks puffy below my waist. What causes this? I eat a very healthy diet, although high in fats, from avocado, coconut oil, olive oil and organic butter. Oatbran, chia seeds and flax and blueberries in my bowl every morning with blueberries. Salmon, tuna, sardines, hardly any any added sugars except 1 tsp raw honey, no processed foods....2 glasses red wine with dinner. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
Hi,
Gaining stomach weight may result from some causes such as Genetic factors, mental stress which can increase secretion of Cortisol that is responsible for central obesity, hormonal imbalance like drop in estrogen level may cause gaining stomach weight, thyroid hormone dysfunctions, polycystic ovarian syndrome, lack of exercise or physical activities,excess sugar intake, lack of proper amount of protein intake, medications like antipsychotic, antidepressants, antidiabetic, antihypertensive drugs etc. Treatment depends on causes. You should undergo some investigations like S. Estrogen, S. Corticol, thyroid function test, USG of W/A, RBS etc to detect the exact underlying causes for your gaining stomach weight and then treat them accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General & Family Physician
Gaining stomach weight may result from some causes such as Genetic factors, mental stress which can increase secretion of Cortisol that is responsible for central obesity, hormonal imbalance like drop in estrogen level may cause gaining stomach weight, thyroid hormone dysfunctions, polycystic ovarian syndrome, lack of exercise or physical activities,excess sugar intake, lack of proper amount of protein intake, medications like antipsychotic, antidepressants, antidiabetic, antihypertensive drugs etc. Treatment depends on causes. You should undergo some investigations like S. Estrogen, S. Corticol, thyroid function test, USG of W/A, RBS etc to detect the exact underlying causes for your gaining stomach weight and then treat them accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General & Family Physician
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