What causes sudden weight gain in face?
Patient: hi, my 4 year old daughter has all of a sudden in the last week got fatter in the face. she goes to kindy 3 days a week and relatively active and doesnt eat huge portions of junk, though could possibly eat a little more healthy. can you advise why she may have all of a sudden gotten fatter? it mostly only noticed in the face the weight gain though. Doctor: Hello, I have read your question and understand your concern.Swollen face may be due to various reasons. The most worrisome is Nephrotic Syndrome which can result in peri orbital puffiness, especially in mornings after getting up from sleep. You should send his urine in Laboratory  for proteinuria.Hope your query has been answered.