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Unintentional Weight Gain - Symptom Evaluation - Reference

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Feb 22, 2014

References:

PJ Mehta. Practical Medicine 19^th Edition
Reasons for Gaining Weight Suddenly - (http://www.livestrong.com/article/275657-common-causes-of-weight-gain/)

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Feb 18, 2013
Last Updated on Feb 22, 2014

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