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Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer

Family Practitioner

Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer is a top Family Practitioner in Hendersonville, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Hendersonville, Tennessee, Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Dr. Donald Evans Vollmer
  • Hendersonville, Tennessee
  • Loma Linda University
  • Accepting new patients

What could be the reason for sudden weight gain around the abdomen?

There are a lot of things that can cause weight gain. It is possible it could be hypothyroidism or increased steroids either taken by mouth or from increased stress. It’s possible READ MORE
There are a lot of things that can cause weight gain. It is possible it could be hypothyroidism or increased steroids either taken by mouth or from increased stress. It’s possible that there could be some type of a liver issue going on that is causing a back up of swelling due to blockage or dysfunction of the portal system. It certainly could be right sided heart dysfunction or a low albumin level in your blood. Sometimes increased abdominal swelling could be an abdominal or pelvic mass such is a benign or cancerous tumor. Of course the most frequent cause is excessive caloric intake or a diet that is very high in simple carbohydrates.