- Liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Injury
- Inflammation
- Other medical conditions
The pattern matters.
Swelling that is new, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by shortness of breath or rapid weight gain deserves medical attention.
Sudden Weight Gain Can Be Important
People often associate weight gain only with eating more.
But a rapid increase over a short period can sometimes represent fluid retention rather than an increase in body fat.
For someone with heart failure, sudden fluid accumulation can cause body weight to rise noticeably over a short period.
If a person has known heart
