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I have been gaining weight since February - I ve put about 17 pounds on in the last 7 months. No significant changes to my diet or lifestyle. This last week it seems I may have a UTI as need to pass water all the time. I feel silly booking for my GP. Are there any likely underlying causes - apart from needing to go on a diet?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Divakara's Response
HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.
Causes for Weight gain could be due to 1. Improper Diet ( it is not what you are eating since few week , what matters is what you are eating since few years )
Kindly let me know what is your present Height and weight , so that I can determine your Body mass Index and tell you what is the Ideal Body weight for you and how much Weight you need to lose.
Also get the following tests to know whether any disease is the cause of your Weight Gain.
Fasting and PostPrandial Blood Sugar , Serum TSH , Serum Cortisol ( Morning and Evening Sample )
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Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.
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What Causes Weight Gain?
HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. Causes for Weight gain could be due to 1. Improper Diet ( it is not what you are eating since few week , what matters is what you are eating since few years ) 2. Reduced Physical Acitivity : 3. Certain Diseases like Hypothyroidism , Diabetes , Adrenal Diseases. Kindly let me know what is your present Height and weight , so that I can determine your Body mass Index and tell you what is the Ideal Body weight for you and how much Weight you need to lose. Also get the following tests to know whether any disease is the cause of your Weight Gain. Fasting and PostPrandial Blood Sugar , Serum TSH , Serum Cortisol ( Morning and Evening Sample ) Hope you find this information useful. Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.