Weight gain for no reason in women 30-35-40 years old. What to do

In most cases weight gain in women for no reason provoke pathological processes. But there are physiological factors against which extra pounds appear. The physician therapist will help to establish the exact cause by prescribing a comprehensive examination for the woman. If necessary, an effective therapy regimen is selected.

Possible Non-Health Causes of Weight Gain in Women

In some situations, physiological factors are the cause of rapid weight gain.

which are not associated with pathological processes:

Name	Description
Improper nutrition	Many people abuse junk food, eat 2-3 times a day, prefer dry snacks on the go. As a result, body weight gradually increases.
Hormonal Bursts	Often women after 30 years encounter this reason. Even physical activity and proper nutrition do not help to cope with extra pounds. In this situation, it is necessary to undergo an examination and establish the main cause of the hormonal disruption in the female body.
Lifestyle	This applies more to sedentary work, when a woman does not move much, and the calories received are accumulated in the body in the form of extra pounds.
Not enough water	For the human body to function normally, it is necessary to drink 30 ml per 1 kg of body weight. This applies to clean non-carbonated water.
Salt abuse	With an insufficient amount of water in the human body and a high concentration of salt, material metabolism is disrupted. Edema appears, and lipid tissue increases in volume.
Lack of sleep	Healthy sleep also affects metabolic processes in the human body.
Menopause	During this period, a woman's hormonal level is disrupted in the body. The metabolic process slows down, against the background of which fewer calories are burned. With age, the fair sex leads a less active and mobile lifestyle, which also contributes to the accumulation of fat reserves in the waist area.

Frequent strict diets provoke severe stress on the woman's body, as a result of which the metabolic process is disrupted.

A person deprives himself of essential nutrients that support the functioning of internal systems and organs. In most cases, weight loss through a strict diet is short-lived. After a certain period of time, extra pounds appear again and in greater quantities.

Latent non-nutritional causes of rapid weight gain in women. How to determine and what to do?

When the female figure changes, the fair sex begins to panic and use any methods to get rid of those extra pounds. In this situation, it is not worthwhile to independently deal with the problem, especially if it is of a pathological nature. It is necessary to go to the hospital in order to undergo a comprehensive examination and exclude diseases, against which the body weight has increased dramatically.

Fatigue and chronic stress

Bad emotions, prolonged tension and fatigue, constant stress on each person have an individual impact. Many people lose weight, others, on the contrary, gain extra pounds. This is due to the fact that a woman is trying to eat food in a bad mood or stress. Depression is accompanied by an emptiness inside a person, which he tries to fill with food.

To solve the problem, you need to consult a doctor, a psychologist, change your lifestyle, and engage in physical activity. Contrast showers and massage treatments can help you relax and get rid of bad thoughts.

Irregular cycle

Violation of menstruation and irregularity of the cycle also provokes an increase in body weight, since a malfunction causes hormonal imbalance. The volume of adipose tissue grows due to the estrogen circulating in the woman's blood. The connection between the ovaries and the brain is disrupted, as a result of which defective ovulation is observed, and as a result, an irregular cycle.

Treatment primarily involves weight loss, as in some situations this is sufficient to restore the menstrual cycle. If necessary, an endocrinologist prescribes medications (hormones) for a woman.

Hormonal Disorders

Weight gain for no reason in women is provoked by hormonal disorders. Diseases or physiological factors are contributing sources. In most cases, hormonal disorders in a woman appear as a result of damage to the endocrine or reproductive system.

First of all, complex diagnostics will help to establish a diagnosis. An endocrinologist or gynecologist needs to determine the area of ​​localization of pathological processes. Therapy involves taking medications that will help restore hormonal levels and eliminate disturbances.

Hypothyroidism

The pathological condition is characterized by insufficient functioning of the thyroid gland, when thyroid hormones are poorly produced. They are responsible for metabolic processes in the human body. A slow metabolism provokes the appearance of extra pounds.

Hypothyroidism is accompanied by concomitant clinical symptoms:

• nails break and hair falls out;
• the feeling of hunger is constantly present;
• the skin becomes dry.

The diagnosis and treatment of the thyroid gland is carried out by an endocrinologist. The specialist will prescribe an examination and select the most effective therapy regimen.

Excess fluid in the body

The human body is 80% water, but in some situations it accumulates in even larger volumes. The liquid fills the cells and the cavity between them, which leads to the appearance of edema and cellulite. Often the situation recovers on its own, but when characteristic signs appear on an ongoing basis, a woman needs to check the functioning of the kidneys and heart.

Neoplasms

Weight gain for no reason in women cannot be ignored. Since extra pounds can be the result of the development of benign or malignant processes in the abdominal cavity. A tumor often occurs against the background of the formation of a cyst, the tissues of which are reborn under the influence of certain negative factors.

In rare situations, weight gain of more than 30 kg is observed. With a sharp increase in body weight, you must immediately contact a therapist or oncologist for a full examination.

The action of antidepressants

A sharp increase in weight occurs during treatment with certain drugs, among which are antidepressants. Extra pounds are a side effect.

After the end of the course of therapy, body weight is restored on its own. If the treatment involves a long period, it is necessary to consult a doctor so that a specialist selects analogues of the prescribed drug.

Diabetic drugs

Type II diabetes mellitus is accompanied by an increase in body weight. The doctor prescribes diabetic medications for the patient, which also increase weight gain.

In this situation, complex therapy is carried out with the use of modern drugs in order to reduce the side effect in the form of a set of extra pounds. The patient is appointed to consult an endocrinologist, if necessary, a gynecologist, and also a nutritionist to draw up the most optimal diet.

Steroids

Medical specialists use corticosteroid drugs in most cases to combat serious inflammation (bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, damage to internal organs).

Short-term treatment with steroids is accompanied by an increase in body weight, but after the end of the course of therapy, the situation stabilizes. Long-term use of drugs is not recommended, the doctor selects alternative remedies.

Cushing's syndrome

Weight gain for no reason in women occurs as a result of Cushing's syndrome. The disease is characterized by increased production of cortisol over a long period.

This is a hormone that allows the human body to respond to stressful situations. In most cases, Cushing's syndrome occurs as a side effect during treatment with glucocorticoid drugs.

Pathological processes are accompanied by the following accompanying symptoms:

• general fatigue occurs;
• muscle weakness is present;
• a woman's menstrual cycle is disturbed;
• men have problems with erectile dysfunction;
• bruises are formed on the body.

If the cause of the disease is corticosteroids, the attending physician changes the drug or gradually reduces the dosage until the drug is completely discontinued. In the case of the development of malignant tumors, radical treatment is carried out using radiotherapy or surgery.

Acromegaly

The disease occurs as a result of increased production of growth hormone. The pathology is hormonal in nature and is often diagnosed in patients in adulthood. The disease disrupts the functioning of the anterior pituitary gland.

The pathological condition is characterized by the following clinical signs:

• the woman's features change;
• sweating increases;
• aching pain syndrome appears in the joints;
• it is difficult for a woman to endure the heat;
• the feet and hands are enlarged;
• sleep apnea appears.

The main treatment for acromegaly is long-term use of hormonal drugs. In severe situations, radiation therapy or surgery is indicated to remove a malignant tumor in the pituitary gland.

Diseases of the kidneys and liver

With the defeat of the urinary system in the female body, not only body weight increases, but accompanying signs also appear:

• the amount of urine decreases;
• swelling appears;
• appetite worsens;
• painful sensations appear in the area of ​​the joints;
• foaming urine;
• headache worries;
• concentration of attention is disturbed.

Diseased kidneys and liver cannot remove fluid from the body in sufficient quantities. The scheme of therapy in such a situation depends on the disease, as a result of which the work of the urinary system is disrupted.

More often drugs, physiotherapy procedures are prescribed. If there are no serious contraindications, the use of folk remedies is allowed. In the absence of a positive effect or in the event of serious complications, surgical treatment is indicated for patients.

Heart failure

The reason for weight gain in women may be damage to the cardiovascular system. Heart problems also affect the amount of fluid in a woman's body.

In this case, accompanying symptoms appear:

• severe shortness of breath;
• general weakness in the body;
• apathy towards the outside world;
• intolerance to physical activity;
• the lungs are swollen;
• a cough appears;
• sleep and appetite are disturbed.

In the early stages of diseases of the cardiovascular system, they are treated with medications. In an emergency, surgery is required.

Adipose-genital dystrophy or pituitary obesity

The pathological condition occurs in young people under the age of 25, and the main reason lies in the impaired work of the brain. The provoking factors are injuries, infections, hormonal disruptions.

Pituitary obesity is accompanied by characteristic clinical symptoms:

• headache;
• constant fatigue;
• sleep disturbance;
• the constant presence of a feeling of thirst.

A person gains extra pounds regardless of the use of food. Even if he adheres to a strict diet, his body weight will increase. Treatment for pituitary obesity is aimed at reducing the activity of the center of the brain, which is responsible for the feeling of fullness. Medicines are used, it is recommended to adhere to a specially formulated diet by a nutritionist. It is useful to do not only physical activity, but also swimming.

Pickwick's syndrome

The disease appears against the background of alimentary or endocrine obesity. The main symptom of pathology is progressive respiratory failure.

But there are other accompanying signs:

• constant drowsiness, which is periodically replaced by wakefulness;
• abdominal obesity;
• severe shortness of breath;
• sleep apnea;
• the skin on the fingers and toes turns blue as a result of impaired blood circulation;
• the lower extremities are swollen;
• human performance deteriorates;
• arterial hypertension develops, which does not respond to drug treatment.

Therapy for Pickwick's syndrome is carried out by complex methods. The main task of treatment is to prevent complications and alleviate the patient's condition. The patient is prescribed medications, a special diet is selected to reduce body weight. Severe cases require surgery, during which a certain part of the stomach is removed.

Alcoholism

Weight gain for no reason in women provokes a bad habit, in particular alcohol abuse. Beer or alcoholic beverages are high in calories.

There are other reasons for increasing body weight against the background of alcoholism:

• Ethyl alcohol affects specific centers in the brain that are responsible for the feeling of fullness. When drinking alcoholic beverages, appetite increases due to their shutdown. Therefore, during the holiday at the table, a person overeats. While drinking alcohol, he is not drawn to eat salad or other healthy food. Preference is given to junk food (fried, smoked, salty foods).
• Alcoholic drinks reduce the production of testosterone (a male hormone). He is responsible for burning fat. With its reduced production, the metabolism slows down, and the extra pounds remain in place.
• Strong alcoholic beverages wash out water from the cells of the body, negatively affect the intestinal and stomach mucous membrane. The same goes for the liver.

Most importantly, all alcoholic drinks are high in calories. And there is enough of them in the human body, if you remember how much people drink, especially on holidays.

Polycystic ovary syndrome

The pathological condition is characterized by an imbalance in the production of female and male hormones.

In addition to a sharp increase in body weight, there are other external signs:

• increased amount of body hair;
• the menstrual cycle is disturbed;
• the woman has difficulties with pregnancy.

A gynecologist is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. The specialist prescribes drug therapy using hormonal drugs. The patient is also advised to change lifestyle, diet and exercise more. In severe and emergency situations, surgical treatment (laparoscopy) is performed.

Gluten sensitivity

Gluten is a protein found in cereals (oats, wheat, rye). The sharp appearance of extra pounds can also be explained by the intolerance of this element. An examination, namely a blood test for immunoglobulins, will help to determine the sensitivity.

This is a serious medical condition that must be controlled. For this, a special diet is selected for patients. It is also recommended for prophylactic purposes to donate blood for analysis, especially the first 2 years after the establishment of an accurate diagnosis.

Suddenly, a woman gains weight for no reason only in the case of the development of serious diseases. There are isolated cases when the source is a physiological factor. A physician or specialized specialist will help to establish an accurate diagnosis. It is important not to delay the visit to a specialist, but to conduct an examination in a timely manner.

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