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I check my weight every week sometimes i weigh 52.4 kgs sometimes 52.7 sometimes 51.9 sometimes 53.3kgs. is this normal? water fluctuation or fat or ?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Probably water: Variability in hydration is likely cause because 1 l of water weighs essentially 1 kg. Consider weighing at the same time, in the morning after urination to see if your weight stabilizes, assuming you are not trying to lose or gain weight.

Answered 5/18/2013

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