Increased body weight
Abnormally increased body weight.
Also called: Increased body weight, Weight gain.
Conditions associated with increased body weight
The following conditions have been associated with increased body weight in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Cushing Syndrome
A condition of excess cortisol in the body causing weight gain, high blood pressure, and a rounded face....
Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease is a medical condition that may be assoc...
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that m...
Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that may be assoc...
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Insulinoma
Insulinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Metabolic Syndrome
A cluster of conditions - increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholestero...
Non-insulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia syndrome
Non-insulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with variou...
Obesity
A complex disease involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of many other health conditions....
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Repeated episodes of breathing pauses during sleep due to airway collapse, causing daytime sleepiness and card...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A hormonal disorder common in reproductive-age women, causing irregular periods, excess androgen, and ovarian ...
Popov-Chang syndrome
Popov-Chang syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Prediabetes
Blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It ...
Smith-Magenis syndrome
Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a complex genetic disorder characterized by variable intellectual deficit, sle...
Sotos syndrome
Sotos syndrome is a rare multisystemic genetic disorder characterized by a typical facial appearance, overgrow...
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin to maint...
Wilson disease
Wilson disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119
A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported...
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 9b
A mitochondrial dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the FDXR gene. It is c...
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, absent speech and ambulation, and brain abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, absent speech and ambulation, and brain abnormalities is a...
pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease, primary, 4
Any primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the PR...
Tests providers may use to investigate increased body weight
When investigating increased body weight, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cardiac Health & Cholesterol
Fast, easy & affordable heart health and cholesterol lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. S...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Cholesterol & Lipid Test Panels
A complete cholesterol test (a lipid panel or lipid profile) is a blood test that can measure the amount of ty...
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Male Hormone Blood Test Panel
This 18-test panel for men gives a broader scope of hormone levels & blood work to help determine factors asso...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Cortisol Levels Blood Test
The hormone cortisol (hydrocortisone) is made by the adrenal glands and plays a key role in metabolizing carbo...
Dehydroepiandrosterone Dhea Blood Test
This blood test measures levels of the sex steroid & hormone Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). It's used to evalu...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside increased body weight
Daytime Sleepiness
Excessive sleepiness during the day despite getting enough sleep at night, which can be a sign of sleep apnea ...
Excessive Thirst
An abnormal or excessive feeling of thirst that persists even after drinking fluids, which can be a sign of hi...
Frequent Infections
Experiencing infections more often than usual, which can be a sign of immune, metabolic, or other conditions....
Frequent Urination
The need to urinate more often than usual, which can be a sign of diabetes, urinary tract infection, enlarged ...
Infertility
The inability to conceive after a year of trying, which can be related to many factors in either partner....
Waking to Urinate at Night
The need to wake up during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep and may be linked to bladder, prostat...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if increased body weight is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom increased body weight mean?
Increased body weight is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Abnormally increased body weight.
Which conditions are associated with increased body weight?
Increased body weight has been reported in association with 25 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adrenocortical carcinoma, Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency, Cushing Syndrome, Cushing disease, Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about increased body weight?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.