What Causes Rapid Weight Gain & Bloating?
What Constitutes Rapid Weight Gain? Some people would consider rapid weight gain having gained three pounds in 24 hours. Others would consider it having gained five pounds in three weeks. It is important to know if you have gained pounds in fluid or fat because fluid retention may be a sign of something health-hazardous. If you have gained several pounds in two days, all of it or the bulk of that is water-weight. It will often come off easily, usually without you doing anything differently and you can relax. If you gained five pounds in three weeks, it is likely that the bulk of it is fat, not fluids. Fluid Retention Many women notice rapid weight gain in the days before and during their period. They can gain several pounds then and often feel bloated. This is an example of when hormones make you retain fluids. Other times hormones can result in water retention and fast weight gain is when you take oral contraceptives containing the hormone estrogen, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids a
