Symptoms & Signs
Abnormal weight gain
Moderate
ICD-10: R63 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: वजन बढ़ना · தமிழ்: எடை அதிகரிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತೂಕ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ · తెలుగు: బరువు పెరగడం · বাংলা: ওজন বৃদ্ধি · मराठी: वजन वाढणे · ગુજરાતી: વજન વધારો
About this condition
Abnormal weight gain refers to a sudden or unexplained increase in body weight that is not due to intentional overeating or reduced physical activity. It may signal underlying health issues such as thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances, fluid retention, medication side effects, or heart or kidney conditions. Medical evaluation is important to identify the cause and appropriate treatment.
Common symptoms
rapid weight gain
unexplained weight increase
swelling
fluid retention
tight clothing
increased body mass
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks if unexplained and rapid, especially with other symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | वजन बढ़ना · असामान्य वजन वृद्धि · अचानक वजन बढ़ना · मोटापा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எடை அதிகரிப்பு · விவரிக்க முடியாத எடை கூடுதல் · உடல் பருமன் · திடீர் எடை ஏற்றம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತೂಕ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ · ಅಸಹಜ ತೂಕ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗುವುದು · ಹಠಾತ್ ತೂಕ ಏರಿಕೆ · ದೇಹ ಭಾರ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | బరువు పెరగడం · అసాధారణ బరువు పెరుగుదల · హఠాత్తుగా బరువు పెరగడం · శరీర భారం పెరగడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ওজন বৃদ্ধি · অস্বাভাবিক ওজন বাড়া · হঠাৎ ওজন বৃদ্ধি · শরীরের ভার বাড়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | वजन वाढणे · असामान्य वजन वाढणे · अचानक वजन वाढणे · शरीराचे वजन वाढणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | વજન વધારો · અસામાન્ય વજન વૃદ્ધિ · અચાનક વજન વધવું · શરીર ભારે થવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Abnormal weight gain?
rapid weight gain, unexplained weight increase, swelling, fluid retention, tight clothing, increased body mass.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks if unexplained and rapid, especially with other symptoms
Is Abnormal weight gain common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Abnormal weight gain?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks if unexplained and rapid, especially with other symptoms.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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