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Is Weight Gain A Sign Of Cancer?
Question: I'm a 26 year old male. I'm a little bit of a hypochondria. I have gained 4 lbs in the last month . I'm concerned it might be cancer. I just got back from vacation. I do have a bloated feeling, too.
Brief Answer:
Cancer causes weight loss
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cancer is associated with weight loss not weight gain so it is not likely that your gain is due to cancer.
Cancer is essentially abnormal and excessive growth of an aspect of the body. This excess growth utilizes the body's energy and causes weight loss.
It is one of the main complaints of a person suffering from cancer.
Weight gain is most common due to food and drinks intake and also relates to activity levels. Rarely it is due to issues with some hormones.
Bloating is usually due to - GERD (reflux), use of gas-producing foods, lactose intolerance or constipation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Cancer causes weight loss
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cancer is associated with weight loss not weight gain so it is not likely that your gain is due to cancer.
Cancer is essentially abnormal and excessive growth of an aspect of the body. This excess growth utilizes the body's energy and causes weight loss.
It is one of the main complaints of a person suffering from cancer.
Weight gain is most common due to food and drinks intake and also relates to activity levels. Rarely it is due to issues with some hormones.
Bloating is usually due to - GERD (reflux), use of gas-producing foods, lactose intolerance or constipation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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