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What Causes Unexplained Weight Gain And Loss Of Balance Leading To Falls?

My wife is 57 and for the last year has been gaining weight without eating hardly anything. She does have high blood pressure but is being treated. She continues to lose her balance and fall on a regular basis. She is on several medications as well in addition to the blood pressure meds. She fell again twice today. What could we be dealing with here. We have been to the doctor and all tests come back with nothing. That includes diabeties, cardio, liver, kidney, and all normal blood screenings.
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Some causes of unexplained weight gain are:

Underactive thyroid, Ageing, Steroids if she has used or is using, Cushing's syndrome (it occurs because cortisol causes fat to be redistributed to these areas).

Stress and low mood, Tiredness, Fluid retention, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). See if she has any of these unchecked.

Talk with her doctor to see these options.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Suzana Zharri, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Unexplained Weight Gain And Loss Of Balance Leading To Falls?

Hello, Some causes of unexplained weight gain are: Underactive thyroid, Ageing, Steroids if she has used or is using, Cushing s syndrome (it occurs because cortisol causes fat to be redistributed to these areas). Stress and low mood, Tiredness, Fluid retention, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). See if she has any of these unchecked. Talk with her doctor to see these options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Suzana Zharri, General & Family Physician