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BY DR. KHOOBSURAT NAJMA<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Have you been putting on weight despite watching your diet or following a regular exercise program? It may be due to an underlying medical condition or any medication that you have been taking. There are certain medical conditions and medicines<\/a> that can make you put on weight. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n

THYROID DISEASE:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Deficiency of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) can cause weight gain. Without enough thyroid hormone, the body\u2019s metabolism slows down, leading to increase in weight . Hypothyroidism is most common in women above 50 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms:<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

weight gain, fatigue, muscle pains, fatigue, inability to concentrate, cold intolerance, irregular periods and constipation<\/span><\/p>\n

Tests<\/b>: blood tests called Thyroid function tests <\/span><\/p>\n

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in which a woman\u2019 hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone) are out of balance. This leads to the growth of cysts in ovaries.\u00a0 <\/span>(non-tumor masses in ovaries). PCOS can cause problems with women\u2019s menstrual cycle, fertility, heart function, and appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

weight gain, irregular periods or no periods at all, trouble getting pregnant, <\/span> excessive hair growth (hirsutism) \u2013 usually on the face, chest, back or buttocks, thinning hair and hair loss from the head, oily skin or acne.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tests<\/b>:\u00a0 <\/span>blood tests include testing for levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, testosterone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) , adrenal gland hormones( such as DHEA-S or 17-hydroxyprogesterone), glucose tolerance test, blood insulin levels and lipid profile<\/span><\/p>\n

DEPRESSION:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Some people with depression overeat, which can lead to obesity.\u00a0 <\/span>People can turn to food as a coping mechanism leading to a vicious circle. Weight gain from depression can make you more depressed, which can lead to further weight increase.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

weight gain, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, fatigue, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, feelings of hopelessness and\/or pessimism, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, loss of interest in activities, body aches, headaches,\u00a0 <\/span>persistent sad, anxious, or empty feelings, suicidal thoughts or behavior<\/span><\/p>\n

Tests:<\/b> there are no tests. It is diagnosed on the basis of your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

MEDICATIONS:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Long-term use of steroids (corticosteroid) tablets seems to increase appetite in some people, leading to weight gain. Weight gain is a common side effect for people who take insulin<\/b> to manage their diabetes.<\/span> Insulin tends to cause weight gain possibly by stimulating appetite during periods of low blood sugar levels. Valproate<\/b> is a drug used to treat bipolar disorder and seizures, and prevent migraines. The drug affects proteins involved in appetite and metabolism, causing weight gain. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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