what are the causes of rapid weight gain?
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Generally, it will go away a few days after your period starts. Period-related weight gain is caused by hormonal fluctuations. It may be the result of water retention, overeating, sugar cravings, and skipping workouts due to cramps.
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Eating too much of anything will cause weight gain or prevent weight loss. Fruits and vegetables, which are higher in water and fiber and lower in calories than other foods, are less likely to cause weight gain or prevent weight loss, as you would have to eat much larger portions to consume too many calories.
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Most research has focused on clozapine and olanzapine, the two medications identified to cause the highest weight gain. The high likelihood of weight gain with these medications has been linked to their actions at serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C, dopamine D2 and D3, histamine H1 and muscarinic M3 receptors.
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['rapid weight gain mainly in the face, chest and abdomen contrasted with slender arms and legs.', 'a flushed and round face.', 'high blood pressure.', 'osteoporosis.', 'skin changes (bruises and purple stretch marks)', 'muscle weakness.', 'mood swings, which show as anxiety, depression or irritability.']
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Weight gain in breastfeeding mothers is quite common and this may be due to a combination of reasons, including increased calorie intake, lower calories burnt, and hormones. Hormonal changes that happen within your body right from the minute you get pregnant continue even after delivery and until you wean your baby.
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Your body responds to the micro tears and inflammation in two ways that cause temporary water weight gain. The first is a healing response. “That stress and micro-tearing damage to the muscle fibers induces water retention in the body,” Dr. Calabrese explains.
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['Taking too much insulin or diabetes medication.', 'Not eating enough.', 'Postponing or skipping a meal or snack.', 'Increasing exercise or physical activity without eating more or adjusting your medications.', 'Drinking alcohol.']
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Could Your Meds Be Making You Hungry? In a cruel twist of fate, many drugs that are used to treat conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause weight gain. Examples include insulin and beta-blockers.
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Weight gain occurs when you regularly eat more calories than you use through normal bodily functions and physical activity. But the lifestyle habits causing your weight gain aren't always obvious. Losing weight means eating fewer calories and burning more energy through physical activity.
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This causes small micro tears, also known as micro trauma, and some inflammation. Those two conditions in your muscle fibers are the reason you may gain some weight. Your body responds to the micro tears and inflammation in two ways that cause temporary water weight gain. The first is a healing response.
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Weight gain Steroids affect your metabolism and how your body deposits fat. This can increase your appetite, leading to weight gain, and in particular lead to extra deposits of fat in your abdomen. Self-care tips: Watch your calories and exercise regularly to try to prevent excessive weight gain.
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Hormonal changes can cause weight gain by increasing water retention. In the days before your period, estrogen and progesterone rapidly decrease. This tells your body that it's time to begin menstruation.
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['Excessive birth weight. Higher than normal blood sugar in mothers can cause their babies to grow too large. ... ', 'Early (preterm) birth. ... ', 'Serious breathing difficulties. ... ', 'Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). ... ', 'Obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life. ... ', 'Stillbirth.']
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Alcohol related weight gain targets all age groups. Alcohol causes weight gain by giving you surplus calories, promoting appetite, increasing impulsivity and redistributing fat. Except red wine, almost all alcoholic beverages lead to weight gain.
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Hormonal changes can cause weight gain by increasing water retention. In the days before your period, estrogen and progesterone rapidly decrease. This tells your body that it's time to begin menstruation. Estrogen and progesterone also control the way your body regulates fluid.