Excessive weight gain

Definition

An increase in total body mass, due to increase in fluid, fat or adipose tissue, or lean (muscle) mass that is outside the expected range for normal growth and development and is sufficient in quantity or rate to create risk to the individual’s health.

Exclusions

• Obesity (5B81)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Symptoms or signs concerning food or fluid intake

• MG43.0Polydipsia
• MG43.1Overeating
• MG43.2Abulia
• MG43.3Feeding difficulties
• MG43.4Insufficient intake of food or water
• MG43.5Excessive weight loss
• MG43.7Anorexia
• MG43.8Decreased appetite