Medical Conditions That Can Cause Obesity

Hypothyroidism: Unusually low activity of the thyroid gland

Cushings Syndrome: Metabolic disorder caused by overproduction of corticosteroids

Depression: Severe despondency and dejection, usually over a period of time.

Pregnancy: Condition or period of being pregnant

Diabetes: A disorder of carbohydrate metabolism
Type 2 is more typical for weight gain.