Deepa Choudhary Deepa Choudhary Asked 6 months ago

Can allergies cause weight gain?

I've noticed I'm gaining weight despite trying to eat healthy, and my allergies have also been worse this year. I'm wondering if there's any way allergies could contribute to weight gain.

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Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Actually yaar, allergies directly weight gain nahi karate. But some of those strong allergy tablets or steroids we take can definitely make you bloated or increase your appetite. I also felt super puffy when I was on daily meds last monsoon.

Gurdev Singh Gurdev Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Look beta, allergy itself doesn't put on weight, but when the body is weak, our digestion also slows down. You can drink warm water with a little black pepper and honey in the morning to keep your digestion active. But do not stop any medicines without talking to your doctor first.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Don't blindly believe people online saying allergies are the main reason for your weight issues. Weight gain can be due to many things like thyroid, slow metabolism, or just lack of activity. You should visit a doctor and get your blood reports done rather than self-diagnosing.

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Neha Shah Neha Shah Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Sometimes when we have food sensitivities, it causes constant low-grade inflammation in the gut, which can make you feel bloated and look heavier. I switched to a completely gluten-free and clean vegetarian diet and my gut health improved immensely. But please get a proper allergen test done to know what is actually bothering you.

Amit Pandey Amit Pandey Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Seedhi baat bolu toh allergy se direct wazan nahi badhta. Wazan tab badhta hai jab hum aalsi ho jaate hain ya allergy ki heavy dawaiyan khate hain jo appetite badha deti hain. Thoda diet control karo aur apne doctor se poochho agar dawai badalni hai toh.

Rajeshwari Patel Rajeshwari Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have high BP and have to manage my weight very carefully. My doctor told me that chronic stress from allergies can mess with your hormones and sometimes cause weight gain. Getting regular health checkups and checking your blood pressure is very important when you feel such changes.

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Priyanka Das Priyanka Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

As someone managing PCOS, I know how easily the body swells up due to inflammation. If you have chronic allergies, that constant inflammation might play a role in water retention, but it's hard to say for sure. I always suggest discussing this with a gynecologist or endocrinologist to see if something else is going on.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Sometimes allergy medicines make us feel so drowsy and lazy that we just stop moving around. That inactive routine is what actually leads to weight gain. If your doc says it's okay, try going for a brisk 30-minute walk daily to keep your energy levels up.

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