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Unexplained, unintentional weight loss is often a result of illness and should be evaluated by a health-care professional. reference: Kasper, D.L., et al., eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Ed.
Depression and anxiety may also cause you to eat more and exercise less than normal. Metabolic or hormonal disruptions, such as hypothyroidism or polycystic ovary syndrome, can cause sudden weight gain and bloating. Cushing's disease can also cause rapid weight gain, especially in the upper body.