Noticed Increase In Weight. Should I Get My Thyroid Checked?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jul 2013

Question: Do I need to get checked for thyroid?

Answered by Dr. Manoranjan Chowhan (1 hour later)

Dear XXXXXXX

There are various causes of weight gain.The most Common Causes familial besides issues related to diet with sedentary lifestyle.
Besides these, hypothyroidism may be also be a cause for weight gain.Though along with weight gain Hypothyroidism also makes one feel lethargic, makes one feel weak, easily fatigued and sometimes intolerance to cold , hoarseness of voice may also occur besides menstrual irregularity etc.
This needs Proper assessment includes both physical exam& Laboratory tests eg.Serum T3, T4 and TSH.

Let me know if further clarification is needed

Thanks from Dr Chowhan

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