Cirrhosis is when healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. This causes sudden and drastic weight gain often in the abdomen area, which could appear enlarged. This is because the fluid builds up within the abdominal cavity.
Other symptoms include abdominal pain, swollen ankles, and shortness of breath.
3. Cushing Syndrome
Another possible cause is a rare disease called Cushing Syndrome, involving high levels of the hormone, cortisol. This disease develops as a result of a tumor or long-term steroid treatments. Oftentimes, the weight gain is focused on the chest, face, stomach, or upper back, while keeping the arms and legs thin, depending on the cause.
Other symptoms include erectile dysfunction, fatigue, irregular menstrual cycle, and muscle weakness. Oftentimes, this is triggered by glucosteroids, which is a common treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
4. Fluid Retention
One of the ways that our body weight fluctuates over the span of even just a day is fluid retention. However, these fluctuations could get a bit more drastic if you’re suffering from premenstrual syndrome, standing for long periods of time, or experiencing swelling in some part of your body.
This could also be caused by more complex conditions like organ failure and kidney problems. If any change is too drastic and too immediate, make sure to contact your doctor immediately.
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