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weight gain swollen stomach

swollen stomach weight gain 40 pounds in 3 months severe vitiman d defency my number is 5, and bladder infection 2 times in last 2 months.Been constpated.
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I Had a total hystowrecktome when i was 23 only a piece of ovary  left of one.I had an   abdomenal ultrasound 3 or months ago nothing.I do not excersize, at work i wore a pediometer i walk 1 to 2miles a day and on fri and sat its 4 toi 5 miles.Dont take antidepressants.   Im not the best eater but for least 6 months i have quick frying foods i bake i cut down on salt i eat salads no meat cause i try to eat veggies,But i eat meat 3  or times week.I do have a hard time sleeping.Im always thristy but thats ok i love water.I noticed sometimes belly not swollen all the way to my breasts.But then later it does no reason not even after i eat it just happens.
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351246 tn?1379682132
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Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
You need to replenish the Vitamin D—so the doctors will prescribe injections.
Common causes like overeating, lack of exercise, diabetes, hypothyroidism have to be ruled out in your case. You must then look for other causes. One is water retention due to low serum protein. This along with anemia can cause unexplained weight gain. Adrenal gland problems are the other cause. Cushing’s syndrome should be looked for. The kidney function too should be assessed. Late night snacking and poor sleep too can cause weight gain. Polycystic ovary (in females) too causes weight gain, hence has to be ruled out by an ultrasound of abdomen.  Certain medications like antidepressants cause weight gain.
Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!

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I take 6000  units a day with D3.I also take  flexoil dont no the size its in a mypill box i have it filled for a whole month.I had colon astopy 6 months ago i had pockets he said so to take fiber i do every morning.I see my doctor may 5  for follow up to see if  vit d getting in my systom.Im 61 years old went from size 16 to 20 in 3 months.I go to a clinic cause i dont have insurance.
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1653691 tn?1304459879
Has your doctor suggested taking Vit.D, if so follow his advice. If you are allergic to lanolin or animal skin proteins try taking fish liver oil capsules instead, as Vit. D3 is made from animal skin scrapings.

Also take Vit. C and Vit. B complex in higher doses for at least 6 months. Drink more water and add fiber to your diet, this could help your constipation. That is quite a weight gain in so short a time which could mean that your bowels are clogged up. Start adding fiber such as psyllium in small doses and slowly build up to recommended amounts.

Above all, talk to your doctor about what I have suggested before doing anything just in case there is something else going on inside your body.
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