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Weight Gain, Stiff Joints, Dizzy, Headache, No Diet Change. Reason?

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Posted on Wed, 23 May 2012
Question: I have gained 50 pounds rather quickly (about 2 months) with no change in exercise or diet, I have achy stiff joints, and am dizzy with slight headaches...what could it be?
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Answered by Dr. Rajinder Bajoria (27 minutes later)
Hello,

Thanks for your query.     

Quick weight gain of 50 pounds with in a span of only two months ,without any change in diet or exercise suggest some hormonal imbalance ,most probably hypothyroidism.
Joint stiffness and ache , dizziness & headache can be the due to after effect of hormonal imbalance and quick weight gain.

It is good if evaluated to find the cause of such a quick weight gain by hormonal assay & other test , for the betterment of health and timely treatment .

Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

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Weight Gain, Stiff Joints, Dizzy, Headache, No Diet Change. Reason?

Hello,

Thanks for your query.     

Quick weight gain of 50 pounds with in a span of only two months ,without any change in diet or exercise suggest some hormonal imbalance ,most probably hypothyroidism.
Joint stiffness and ache , dizziness & headache can be the due to after effect of hormonal imbalance and quick weight gain.

It is good if evaluated to find the cause of such a quick weight gain by hormonal assay & other test , for the betterment of health and timely treatment .

Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,