Question 1

what causes weight gain?

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Excess food: The short answer is, when caloric intake exceeds caloric expenditure. In other words, eating more food than is needed. Rarely, very rarely, it may be due to metabolic defects, .

Question 2

what causes really rapid weight gain?

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Thyroid : Is the first thing to think of. Hormonal problems, increase in calories and decrease in activity.  Metabolic syndrome...To name few. See your doctor to be evaluated and see what tests you might need..

Question 3

can a vettal gernia cause weight gain

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Ventral Hernia?: A ventral hernia should not cause weight gain.

Question 4

could stopping exercising cause weight gain?

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Yes: Yes of course... If you stop exercising and take in more calories than you are expending( now that you have stopped aerobically exersising) than weight gain is a definite possibility ( unless u began dieting seriously @ similar time). Best of luck!

Question 5

what can cause sudden excessive weight gain?

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Weight gain: Many possibilities but more common would be excessive eating, thyroid abnormalities, heart failure, renal failure, excessive protein in the urine- it's a broad list.  Please see your physician for a work up.

Question 6

what can cause weight gain while taking lithium?

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A number of things: Generally, lithium itself is not associated with weight gain.  It could be another medication, indirect effects of the lithium on the thyroid, or a change in eating patterns from the mental illness that the lithium is treating.  Please consult your MD.

Question 7

could spirulina cause temporary/permanent weight gain?

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No: It&#x27;s nothing but aquatic bacteria that contain chlorophyll. Like everything else, they contain some biomolecules but the stuff itself won&#x27;t do anything. It&#x27;s been around for decades without any real research. If you&#x27;re interested in the fascinating but bewildering world of botanicals and supplements, get with an evidence-based holist who can be your guide.

Question 8

i have just had a marina put in. can this cause weight gain?

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Possibly: Possibly, but most studies show the weight gain to be less than 3 pounds.

Question 9

does ccortisone shots cause weight gain? if so, how much weight?

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Cortisone shots: Cortisone shots are done for a lot of reasons.  A shot into a joint may relieve arthritis pain, at least temporarily.  But cortisone has many side effects. Yes, you gain weight, but also shift fat to the midsection. You get Insulin resistant, which can lead to diabetes. It can weaken your bones: osteoporosis.  Your body can tolerate an occasional shot, but this should not be done lightly.

Question 10

what is the physical cause of weight gain when using anti depressants?

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Great question: Great question, and we have lots to learn about this.  Some antidepressants clearly stimulate the appetite, making you eat more.  Paxil;, tricyclics like elavil, sinequan, (doxepin) & tofranil; & some maoi's can do this. Also if appetite loss was part of your depression, remission of those symptoms may lead you to eat more and gain weight. There can be other causes we don't know about, yet.  Thanks.

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