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Suggest Ways To Gain Weight While On Treatment For Hyperthyroidism

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Question : Is it possible to gain weight being if you have HYPERrthyroidism? (Without raising your caloric intake)
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not possible with hyperthyroidism.

Detailed Answer:
Good day.
Noted your question. With hyperthyroidism, there will be weight loss despite increase in hunger. Body's metabolism is very fast in hyperthyroidism and you burn the calories very fast. Hence weight loss occurs. On the contrary, in hypothyroidism, people tend to gain weight despite increasing calorie intake.
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Binu
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Suggest Ways To Gain Weight While On Treatment For Hyperthyroidism

Brief Answer: Not possible with hyperthyroidism. Detailed Answer: Good day. Noted your question. With hyperthyroidism, there will be weight loss despite increase in hunger. Body's metabolism is very fast in hyperthyroidism and you burn the calories very fast. Hence weight loss occurs. On the contrary, in hypothyroidism, people tend to gain weight despite increasing calorie intake. regards Binu