In the past 2 months I have gained about 20 lbs and began suffering from body and face acne. I also have been experiencing fatigue, a "foggy" feeling, and hair loss that started a few months before the weight gain. I am a 25 year old female. My diet or daily routine have not changed at all and I have not started or stopped any new medications. What is going on with me??
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Given your constellation of symptoms: weight gain, hair loss, acne, fogginess, it would be worth your while to get a full physical evaluation from your provider including blood work. The assessment should include an evaluation of your thyroid, hormone levels and any autoimmune diseases. Because of the sudden and significant weight gain, your doctor should also rule out signs of any new diseases because of it, such as hypertension, diabetes, or elevated cholesterol. Without knowing how long you've been on your medications, Lexapro, which belongs to a group of antidepressants called SSRI's, can cause weight gain, fatigue, confusion, forgetfulness and may have a connection to acne with medication use or withdrawl. Hope this helps and I wish you the best of health. Be Well. --Dr. Sarge www.mimpc.com; wwwfacebook.com/monroviahealth
Since you have said nothing about your menstrual history, it might be safe to assume that you are not pregnant. Going by the history of hair loss and weight gain at your age, I would suspect polycystic ovarian syndrome. Your best bet will be be to see a gynecologist for a full workup. Only after a futile search for an organic cause of your weight gain will it be advisable to put you on a generic weight loss program. I wish you the best possible outcome.