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Why have i gained about 20 pounds in only a few months
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Various : It could be your thyroid. Get labs checked. Consider dietary changes and attention to exercise. Also it could be a pregnancy?
Answered 5/30/2016
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Many causes of: weight gain at 20 years could be due to medical reasons or purely behavioral and diet. Lack of exercise, sleep disorders, poor nutritional habits and emotional issues are more likely. Medical causes include PCO, andHypothyroidism
Answered 9/23/2015
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