Increased body weight
Abnormally increased body weight.
What is Increased body weight?
Increased body weight is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Increased body weight that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Increased body weight
The following conditions have been associated with Increased body weight. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Cushing Syndrome
A condition of excess cortisol in the body causing weight gain, high blood pressure, and a rounded face.
Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease is a medical condition that may be associated with...
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Cushing's Disease
A condition caused by a pituitary tumor that produces too much ACTH, leading to excess cortisol and symptoms such as wei...
Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that may be asso...
Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with...
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Insulinoma
Insulinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Metabolic Syndrome
A cluster of conditions - increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol - that i...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Increased body weight is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.