Top Causes of Unexplained Weight Gain: Overweight/Obesity

Eating more calories than your body needs

1. Lack of physical activity (sedentary lifestyle)
2. Sugary drinks and processed/junk foods
3. Poor sleep or sleep deprivation
4. Stress and emotional eating
5. Hormonal disorders (especially thyroid problems and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
6. Certain medications (such as steroids, some antidepressants, and some diabetes medicines)
7. Aging and slower metabolism
8. Excess alcohol consumption
9. Genetic and family factors
10. Pregnancy and menopause
11. Medical conditions such as Cushing syndrome, depression, and insulin resistance.
12. Related Article: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/unexplained-weight-gain

Key message: In most people, excessive weight gain results from a combination of unhealthy eating, low physical activity, poor sleep, stress, medications, and underlying medical or hormonal conditions rather than a single cause.

Dr. Suhail Marfani, Specialist Internal medicine, is available to consult in Sharjah, UAE, and can help you in diagnosing the possible cause of excessive weight gain,

Reach us: https://www.primehealth.ae/prime-medical-center/doctor-profile/al-qasimia/dr-suhail-muhammad-marfani