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Weight gain - unintentional

Home Care:

Take action by starting a proper diet and exercise program. Counseling or psychological aid may be helpful.

Set realistic weight goals to maintain a healthy weight. Consult with a health care provider about specific measures.



Call your health care provider if:


What to expect at your health care provider's office:
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Your health care provider will perform a physical examination, measure your weight, and ask questions about your weight gain, such as:

  • Time pattern
    • When did the weight gain begin?
    • Has it been sudden or gradual?
  • Type
    • How much weight have you gained?
    • Has your appetite increased?
    • Has the amount or kind of food you eat changed?
    • Has your physical activity level decreased?
  • Contributing factors
    • Has physical activity been restricted due to illness or injury?
    • Has participation in social activities decreased?
    • Have your stress or anxiety levels increased?
  • Other symptoms
    • Have you fainted?
    • Do you have uncontrollable hunger with fast heart beats, shaking, and sweating?
    • Has your vision changed?
    • Are you more sensitive to cold?
    • Are you constipated?
    • Is there decreased urinary output?
    • Is there puffiness or swelling of face, feet and ankles?
    • Is there hair loss?
    • Are you short of breath ?
    • Are there changes in your sleep patterns, such as insomnia?
    • Is there muscle weakness?
    • Is there fatigue?
  • Additional important information for your doctor:
    • What medications do you take?
    • Do you use alcohol?
    • Do you use street drugs?
    • Do you have a history of depression?
    • How is your body image -- is there an awareness of weight gain? Does this cause much concern?

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