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What Causes Rapid Gain In Weight Along With Slow Digestion Process?

I had a upper Gi and the dr said its taking 4 hrs to digest my food. He didn't explain why and how to help me except to say to eat 7 small meals a day. I've gained 30 lbs since January. I'm getting blood work to check for diabetics. What could be wrong
posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.

I can understand your concern.

You have gained significant weight over last 6 months.
Also there is associated slow digestion.

It looks like high possibility of hypothyroidism.
But there is a need for detailed clinical Examination and depending upon it further evaluation.

I would like to advise you
1) Consult your physician for detailed clinical examinations.
2) Following investigation may help in diagnosis
- Complete blood count.
- Blood sugar levels.
- Liver and kidney function tests.
- Thyroid function test.
- Lipid profile
- Serum Calcium level.
- Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis.
- Chest xray.
- ECG and 2DEcho of heart.
- If required there may be need for hormonal study.

Dietary modification and regular exercise as tolerated may be advisable after proper diagnosis.

Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.
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What Causes Rapid Gain In Weight Along With Slow Digestion Process?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I can understand your concern. You have gained significant weight over last 6 months. Also there is associated slow digestion. It looks like high possibility of hypothyroidism. But there is a need for detailed clinical Examination and depending upon it further evaluation. I would like to advise you 1) Consult your physician for detailed clinical examinations. 2) Following investigation may help in diagnosis - Complete blood count. - Blood sugar levels. - Liver and kidney function tests. - Thyroid function test. - Lipid profile - Serum Calcium level. - Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis. - Chest xray. - ECG and 2DEcho of heart. - If required there may be need for hormonal study. Dietary modification and regular exercise as tolerated may be advisable after proper diagnosis. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.