i have never heard of a bowel infection causing weight gain but if you are on certain medications you should check to see if weight gain is a side effect. the key is too examine what has changed in your life in the last 6 months. here are some considerations: decreases in activity which can increase weight over time change in lifestyle causing increased eating (i. e. different work hours skipping meals and eating later etc. ) eating while watching tv or doing other activities causing you to eat more than you think or grazing on food all day instead of sitting down to meals. dieting followed by overeating decreased sleep which is linked to weight gain and increased hunger new forms of stress which can also effect weight gain certain life changes that cause hormonal changes such as menopause i highly recommend you see a registered dietitian. he or she can do the investigative work necessary to help you discover why you are gaining weight. you can find a dietitian at eatright. org. good luck!
i have gained 20 plus pounds in 6 months & blood tests all normal. could my weight gain be because of bowel infection? . all blood test have found nothing yet i'm still gaining weight. i eat sensibly take walks and exercise with no effect. help! . i am so uncomfortable with all this extra weight it is getting harder and harder to keep up my routine and i am afraid i will develop heart disease or something worse!