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I have gained a bit more than 25 pounds with in the last 8 weeks and it''s making me a bit worried...mostly in my stomach area and without any major chance in my diet or routine...this is something that is not common for me at all and I don''t know what I should do...I am also getting slight to moderate pains on the left side of my abdomen after eating...this has been going on for a while and I need to know what possible could be going on and what key points should I make when I talk to my doctor about this. Thannks so much!

 

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Female, Age: 34, New York

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making sure to drink 4 liters of water per day...keeping track of eating habits...

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February 27 3:06 PM (2 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
Any history of diabetes? any change in periods? Change in stool consistency?

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February 27 3:09 PM (2 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
no diabetes or change in stool consistency...the only thing I have notice that has changed as far as my period is that I sometimes have a llight piink discharge a few days prior to starting the actual period...that hasn't always been that way...have just noticed that within the last several months...
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February 27 3:22 PM (13 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
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There could be various reasons for weight gain Like- Hypothyroidism that is less functioning thyroid , Diabetes , imbalance in female sex hormone , intake of oral contraceptive pills, familial predominance, anxiety.
In your case you have a recent change in your period habits which can be due to the changes in female sex hormone and very much likely responsible for the weight gain.

About the pain you are getting it could well be gastric ulcer disease which has a typical history of pain after food.You can start some antacids like omez if the pain subsides it confirms the diagnosis, or you may have to undergo gastroscopy to confirm or exclude it.

Various tests like thyroid function, glucose levels, cholesterol levels,sex hormone assays may be required.A gynecologist will be the right person to see.

Hope this helps you.

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February 27 3:34 PM (12 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
Thank you for your help. I have made an appointment with my family docotr for next week and hopefully they will be able to figure out what's going on. Once the issue is figured out do you think it will be possible to get rid of this extra sudden weight?
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