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Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Question: My question is weight gain in upper and lower abdomen.. What could be causing this.. I'm 53 and a female

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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Most possible causes of weight gain

Detailed Answer:
Hello Lizzy,

Thank you for your question.
From what I understand from your concern, is the weight gain in the upper body that is bothering you.

The most possible cause of it is a sedentary life together with a hypercaloric diet compound high in fat and low in fruits and vegetables.

Also, since I notice from your medications that you have low thyroid function, I would suggest to make sure to check constantly the level of TSH, to make sure its under control. Low thyroid function, causes weight gain too.

Other more rare, but still possible causes of weight gain will depend on indications after having done a general check up and ruling our those causes, like hormonal dis-balances probably (are you in menopause yet?)

I hope I have answered your question. If not, please feel free to write back with more details of your concern or health situation and I will update my answer too, since without knowing you its a general answer.

Regards,
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Suggest Remedy For Weight Gain

Brief Answer: Most possible causes of weight gain Detailed Answer: Hello Lizzy, Thank you for your question. From what I understand from your concern, is the weight gain in the upper body that is bothering you. The most possible cause of it is a sedentary life together with a hypercaloric diet compound high in fat and low in fruits and vegetables. Also, since I notice from your medications that you have low thyroid function, I would suggest to make sure to check constantly the level of TSH, to make sure its under control. Low thyroid function, causes weight gain too. Other more rare, but still possible causes of weight gain will depend on indications after having done a general check up and ruling our those causes, like hormonal dis-balances probably (are you in menopause yet?) I hope I have answered your question. If not, please feel free to write back with more details of your concern or health situation and I will update my answer too, since without knowing you its a general answer. Regards,