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What Causes Laziness, Sudden Weight Gain And Constant Hunger?

Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015

Question: I am putting on weight drastically, many suggested to go for thyroid and harmone change tests. but I am not sure whom to approach. I do have a very bad hairloss.
i feel hungry and feel like eating almost every time. my appittite is more.i feel lazy too. my craving towards food any kind of food is more,, suggest me how i can come out of it , i am not married and i am just 25yrs old. but i look like 10times elder than my current age

Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can approach an Endocrinologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

I understand from your description that you are putting on weight drastically, hair loss and increased craving for food.

You were suggested right, these symptoms are typically associated with imbalance in Thyroid hormones(Hypothyroidism). And it would be better to visit an Endocrinologist at the earliest for evaluation. The doctor would advise you to get a fasting Thyroid profile and depending on the results would prescribe you thyroid supplements.

Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications, will be happy to help you.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar