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What Causes Rapid Weight Gain?
Hello. I am a 49 year old female. I have experienced slow weight gain over the past 2.5 years. however over the last six months the weight gain has been more rapid. I have kept a food diary to track my food/calorie intake and reality is I eat very little. Nothing in my lifestyle has changed to account for the weight gain. I have gained 15 lbs over the last 3 years. I know menopause causes weight gain. Because my body isn t used to carrying this extra weight I don t feel like my normal self. My stomach hurts like there is a tight rubber band around it. Is this all from menopause or could there be something more going on? My email is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you. Valenti
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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You have problem of rapidly weight gain problem that may be because of thyroid problem.
Hypothyroidism lead to weight gain..
Do a thyroid function test..
Consult a physician for further diagnosis.
Thank you.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You have problem of rapidly weight gain problem that may be because of thyroid problem.
Hypothyroidism lead to weight gain..
Do a thyroid function test..
Consult a physician for further diagnosis.
Thank you.
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