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WEIGHT GAIN |
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endocrine disorders: |
(with overeating)
hyperinsulinism in diabetes mellitus insulinoma acromegaly hyperprolactinaemia Cushing's syndrome [various causes]hypogonadism [various causes] |
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drugs: |
oral contraceptive pill steroids nutritional supplements |
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congenital disorders: |
Prader-Willi syndrome Lawrence-Moon-Biedl syndrome |
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other: |
sedentary lifestyle with overeating (commonest cause)fluid overload [various causes]cessation of smoking psychogenic (compulsive overeating) |
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