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Are Increased Appetite And Weight Gain Causes For Concern?

I m very concerned. I ve been sick lately and have finished taking my antibiotics, but the problem is, is I have been hungry all the time. And I ve been just checking my weight and I ve gained 2 pounds in two days. I don t know what is wrong with me. Could you help me?
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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An increased appetite and overeating can be a symptom of different diseases such anxiety, drugs (such as corticosteroids, cyproheptadine, and tricyclic antidepressants), bulimia (most common in women 18 - 30 years old), diabetes, Grave’s disease, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, and premenstrual syndrome. It may be intermittent or persistent depending on the cause. It does not always result in weight gain.
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1.     Investigations – blood sugar (F & PP), serum TSH and T4
2.     Review your medicines if taking. If a medication is causing increased appetite and weight gain, doctor may decrease your dosage or recommend a different drug. Never stop taking your medication without first talking to doctor.
3.     Review your eating habits – do not eat junk foods, high energy foods such as chocolates and cakes, oily and spicy foods. Divide your meal into three smaller parts. Do not eat heavily at a time.
4.     Workout in gym – it will utilize extra energy and prevent weight gain
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Are Increased Appetite And Weight Gain Causes For Concern?

An increased appetite and overeating can be a symptom of different diseases such anxiety, drugs (such as corticosteroids, cyproheptadine, and tricyclic antidepressants), bulimia (most common in women 18 - 30 years old), diabetes, Grave’s disease, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, and premenstrual syndrome. It may be intermittent or persistent depending on the cause. It does not always result in weight gain. Advice 1.     Investigations – blood sugar (F & PP), serum TSH and T4 2.     Review your medicines if taking. If a medication is causing increased appetite and weight gain, doctor may decrease your dosage or recommend a different drug. Never stop taking your medication without first talking to doctor. 3.     Review your eating habits – do not eat junk foods, high energy foods such as chocolates and cakes, oily and spicy foods. Divide your meal into three smaller parts. Do not eat heavily at a time. 4.     Workout in gym – it will utilize extra energy and prevent weight gain Thanks!!