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I have gained about 15 pounds in 3 months. i am concerned about this. i am not eating anymore and go to pt. thanks, liz?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See: your doctor for a work up blood work etc try and find the cause of this

Dr Puppala agreed

Answered 8/21/2014

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See your MD: First, you need to eat, so do not starve yourself. It could be your thyroid or some other metabolic condition, like a prolactinoma. It may also be water weight you are retaining in your legs or abdomen which should be checked out.

Dr Puppala agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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