Health and Lifestyle

6 Causes Of Sudden Weight Gain

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Aug 30, 2019 — 3 min read

Your diet and the level of your physical activity play an essential role in maintaining your weight. But most of us are unaware of the fact that lack of physical activity and improper food consumption are not the only reasons for your weight gain.

Here are a few other reasons which can be the cause of you gaining weight.

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1. It’s a thyroid problem

Hypothyroidism can be a prominent reason for unexplained weight gain. Hypothyroidism can be a result of thyroid glands not producing enough thyroxin. If you are experiencing weight gain along with other symptoms like irregular periods, constant fatigue, constipation and the inability to tolerate cold it is imperative that you meet a doctor at the earliest.

2. It’s that time of the month

Unexplained weight gain is one of the several annoying effects of going through your periods. While your body is going through PMS, you have the feeling that you are constantly bloated and crave for unhealthy food options. Hence we end up putting on a few extra kilos in this short span of time.

3. Water retention

If you have the habit of adding too much salt to your food, it might result in water retention in your body. Water retention creates a bloating feeling in your body and is also a reason for weight gain. The bloated feeling can stay for a few days and if you get dehydrated when you weigh in, it will raise the chance of water retention.

4. Stressed or depressed

Cortisol is a hormone your body releases while we are constantly under pressure of feeling depressed. Side effects of the cortisol level increase in your body include weight gain, premature aging and chronic inflammation. So it is important to keep ourselves calm and relaxed as much as possible.

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5. Your birth control

Considering several factors like the dosage and brand, even your birth control can affect your weight, the chances are much higher in case you are using pills. If you have recently changed your birth control medication and you are gaining weight suddenly, you might have to consult a doctor and look for other options.

6. Getting old

Once you start hitting the higher numbers in your age scale, your metabolism starts to slow down and you start losing your lean muscle mass. As a result, you will have to take extra efforts to lose your weight and stay in shape.

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