Does chemo cause weight gain?

It is funny because we always associate chemo with losing weight, but sometimes those anti-nausea steroids give you crazy food cravings. I found myself wanting heavy comfort foods all the time during my recovery. Just listen to your body, eat what makes you happy, and don't worry about the scale right now.

Yes, it can. People often get surprised, but steroids given during chemo and a sudden drop in physical activity can cause weight gain and fluid retention. Don't stress about your weight during treatment; your main focus should just be on completing the therapy and recovering.

Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai weight gain. Actually, chemo ke saath jo steroids dete hain na, unse bloating aur bhookh dono badh jaati hain. Sharir me paani bhi jama hone lagta hai. Isme aapki koi galti nahi hai, so please don't feel bad about it.

In our family, we saw this with my bhabhi during her treatment. To manage the weight gain and swelling, we started serving her low-salt, simple home-cooked meals and encouraged her to take very short, gentle walks inside the house. It really helped control the fluid retention without exhausting her.