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Sudden rapid weight gain. would have to be water retention, right?
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Depends: Sudden weight gain can relate to fluid overload. Best way to adress it is to see your pcp.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably: A sudden gain of this nature is always abnormal. If it is water retention, what caused it? See your doctor.
Answered 2/2/2017
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