Why am I gaining weight all of a sudden?

Weight gain and fluctuations in weight can happen for a variety of reasons. Many people progressively gain weight as they age or make changes to their lifestyle. However, fast weight gain can be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as a problem with the thyroid, kidneys, or heart.

What health conditions can cause weight gain?

Conditions That Can Cause Weight Gain

• Scroll down to read all. 1 / 13. Hypothyroidism.
• 2 / 13. Depression. Weight gain and even obesity are among the possible physical side effects.
• 3 / 13. Insomnia.
• 4 / 13. Menopause.
• 5 / 13. Cushing’s Disease.
• 6 / 13. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
• 7 / 13. Congestive Heart Failure.
• 8 / 13. Sleep Apnea.

What stomach problems cause weight gain?

Digestive conditions such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis are often treated with steroids; steroid use can cause weight gain. Also, patients with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or PUD (peptic ulcer disease) often feel better when there is food in their stomach to soak up excess acid.

What autoimmune disease causes weight gain?

Type 1 diabetes, which is mostly detected at a younger age is another autoimmune condition that may lead to weight gain. In this condition, the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, leading to a spike in the blood sugar level. Insulin plays a major role in directing the body how to use and store glucose for energy.

What hormone causes weight gain in females?

Estrogen promotes the storage of fat for healthy reproductive years. When estrogen is balanced, the right amount of fat helps carry out female reproductive functions. However, when there’s too little or too much estrogen, weight gain often results.

What causes belly fat in females over 50?

Many women also notice an increase in belly fat as they get older — even if they aren’t gaining weight. This is likely due to a decreasing level of estrogen, which appears to influence where fat is distributed in the body.

What are the reasons for excessive weight gain?

Hormonal Havoc. You’d think 40 or more extra pounds would be a clue that something’s amiss.

What are some reasons for not gaining weight?

Skipping meals due to a busy schedule or simply not consuming enough of the right foods, such as fats or carbohydrates, can be factors. Exercising but not consuming enough calories to make up for the expenditure is another common reason you might not gain weight.

What are the common causes of weight gain?

Skipping meals.

How much unexplained weight loss is bad?

The point at which unexplained weight loss becomes a medical concern is not exact. But many doctors agree that a medical evaluation is called for if you lose more than 5 percent of your weight in six months to a year, especially if you’re an older adult.