Her soccer dreams didn’t change. Her brain did.
Not all obesity is the same. Issues with weight, hunger, and fatigue after a brain tumor could be a sign of acquired hypothalamic obesity (acquired HO)—a specific medical condition that can happen when part of the brain is injured.
How is acquired HO different from general obesity?
Why does acquired HO lead to rapid, sustained weight gain?
What are the symptoms of acquired HO?
How can early diagnosis make a difference?
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