Weight gain isn’t just about packing on extra pounds. Beyond the obvious signs like clothes feeling snug or your silhouette becoming rounder, lesser-known effects can occur throughout the body. What are some symptoms associated with weight gain?
Unpleasant Odors
Weight gain can intensify odors like flatulence, body odor, and foot smell. Eating more fatty foods promotes the growth of harmful bacteria, leading to stronger-smelling gas. Meat, which is high in fat and oil, takes longer to digest, and the longer it stays in the intestines, the more fermentation occurs, resulting in worse-smelling gas.
Body odor, especially in the armpits, can also worsen with weight gain. Sweat glands produce sweat, extra fat, and sebum. When these break down due to skin bacteria, they make strong odors. Indulging in fatty foods can stimulate the glands, intensifying the smell.
People who are gaining weight may also experience stronger foot odors. Accumulated fat in the feet reduces space and ventilation, increasing moisture and resulting smells.
Heavy Breathing and Snoring
Weight gain can cause shortness of breath and labored breathing, even with minimal physical activity. This is due to fat surrounding the chest, reducing elasticity. Decreased elasticity prevents adequate airflow into and out of the lungs, making breathing difficult.
If you suddenly start snoring or your snoring worsens, it could indicate fat accumulation in the airways. Weight gain thickens the neck and increases fat around the airways, resulting in snoring with increased vibration.
Swelling
Weight gain can cause swelling or prolonged puffiness in the body. Enlarged fat cells hinder proper blood circulation, reducing the efficient elimination of waste. This makes the body prone to swelling, and imprints from clothing may linger longer.
However, if marks from socks or underwear persist for hours, the cause may not be weight gain. Conditions like hypothyroidism might be the culprit, so it’s advisable to visit a doctor for a diagnosis.
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