Are there any PHYSICAL ILLNESSES that contribute to weight gain?!
Question: Are there any PHYSICAL ILLNESSES that contribute to weight gain!?
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On the contrary to what a lot of people think there are medical conditions that do cause weight gain!. I'm not a doctor but I can tell you that hypothyroidism is definitely one of them!. It is a thyroid condition that where you are producing too little of a specific hormone!. Your metabolism slows down if not barely seems to exist!. Here are some symptoms found from http://www!.endocrineweb!.com/hypo1!.html:
Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Decreased libido
There are other conditions, however I'm not a doctor!. I only now of hypothyroidism because I have it!. I found this web site that has other conditions you can look at!.
http://altmedicine!.about!.com/cs/treatmen!.!.!.
It is important to go to a doctor if you are concerned!. You should never try to diagnose yourself from the internet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Decreased libido
There are other conditions, however I'm not a doctor!. I only now of hypothyroidism because I have it!. I found this web site that has other conditions you can look at!.
http://altmedicine!.about!.com/cs/treatmen!.!.!.
It is important to go to a doctor if you are concerned!. You should never try to diagnose yourself from the internet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hypothyroidism and Cushing's are both endocrine diseases that may result in weight gain!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes, most obesity can be tracked down to a hormonal prob like PCOS, insulin resistance , thyroid!. see an endocrinologist!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hypothyroidism comes to mind!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
My friend developed lupus and had huge weight gain at the same time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
lazinessWww@Answer-Health@Com
IDK!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com