Weight gain is commonly attributed to food intake. Yes, it is a fact that food can be the most common reason for weight to shoot up. But, is not the ultimate truth in all cases. The reason and a consideration why one would have a sudden increase in weight despite of the tremendous effort being exerted on dieting and exercise.

This would be attributed to some underlying health conditions or diseases. There are common health conditions and diseases which are believed to be the reason and culprit of the unceasingly obvious weight gain.

Most common health conditions associated with weight gain are hypothyroidism, food sensitivity, Cushing’s syndrome, post partum, organ disease, prescription drug use, anxiety, blood sugar imbalance, essential fatty acid deficiency.

Let us discuss hypothyroidism for a thorough understanding and knowledge of weight gain.

Hypothyroidism is an underlying factor in weight gain wherein the body insufficiently produces the hormone thyroid by the thyroid gland.

Thyroid hormone regulates the metabolism in both animals and humans. A deficiency of such hormone in the body would result to slowing down of body’s metabolism. Though a loss in appetite is being experienced by a person, but ironic to it would still be the significant increase in body weight. Weight gain is brought about by fat deposits associated with fluid retention caused by protein deposits in the body that would in return increase weight of a person.

The most common signs and symptoms experienced by a person with hypothyroidism are the following: fatigue, lethargy or sleepiness, swelling of the face or around the eyes, dry skin, course skin, decreased sweating, poor memory, slow speech, hoarse voice, headache and intolerance to cold.

Hopefully, this article has given you a good insight into one of the causes of weight gain. Be sure to visit your doctor for a consultation on this issue.

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No part of this article is intended to serve as medical advice. Consult your doctor for any medical issues and problems.