Weight Gain Medicine

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Unintentional weight gain is an increase in body weight that occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses.


Considerations

Almost 40% of all Americans are overweight. As we age, our metabolism slows, which can cause weight gain unless we also reduce the amount of food we eat and get adequate exercise.

Weight gain can also be a significant symptom of several endocrine diseases such as Cushing syndrome or hypothyroidism. It may also indicate a heart or lung...

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