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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Weight Gain?
Question: Will actalin help hypothyroidism weight gain? I keep gaining weight even though I eat less than 1000 calories a day. I had pituitary issues years ago and was put on hormone therapy at 30.. I
Brief Answer:
To think beyond thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Hypothyroidism can cause few kilos of weight gain and usually this is reversible on correcting hypothyroidism. Actalin is a dietery supplement and may not necessarily help you to lose weight. What was your last TSH level ?
If your TSH levels are normal and despite that if you are gaiing weight, you ned to think about an alternate cause of weight gain. You had mentioned about pituitary issues. Could you elaborate on it ?
Regards
Binu
To think beyond thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Hypothyroidism can cause few kilos of weight gain and usually this is reversible on correcting hypothyroidism. Actalin is a dietery supplement and may not necessarily help you to lose weight. What was your last TSH level ?
If your TSH levels are normal and despite that if you are gaiing weight, you ned to think about an alternate cause of weight gain. You had mentioned about pituitary issues. Could you elaborate on it ?
Regards
Binu
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