What Are the Causes of Rapid Weight Gain and Abdominal Bloating?
Prader-Willi syndrome (PSA), a rare genetic disorder, causes rapid, excessive weight gain and bloating in its sufferers. According to the Prader-Willi Association, U.S.A., PWS is the most common genetic cause of obesity amongst children in the United States. Symptoms of PWS include insatiable appetite and food cravings, reduced metabolism, short physical stature and reduced mental capabilities. Infants with PWS, though of normal weight, often exhibit characteristics such as almond-shaped eyes and “floppy” physical disposition. As children with PWS age, weight gain develops rapidly. People with PWS often go to great lengths to attain food, in some case resorting to eating dirt or bugs. After eating, many sufferers exhibit bloating and, within a very short time begin to gain weight. Treatment for PWS often includes constant monitoring by qualified adults or professionals, restricted-calorie diets and physical activity. If you suspect that PWS is causing rapid weight gain in a loved one,
