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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Unexplained Weight Gain in Children
Let's start by looking at the illnesses that can cause unexplained weight gain.
Along with the unexplained weight gain, does your child have any of the following?
- Fullness at the front of the neck
- Dry skin
- Constipation
- Less energy than usual
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