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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Hair Loss, Weight Gain And Increase In Appetite?

My wife has a hypo thyroid problem. She has been on medication for over two months and she doesn t notice any significant changes. She is gaining weight, has hair loss, and get very shaky if she doesn t eat after four hours of working as a merchandiser. The specialist said that none of these symptoms are related to the thyroid problem. What do you recommend.
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
All these symptoms show hypothyroidism.
She should take thyroid hormone replacement therapy (synthroid).
It may need some times for symptoms to subside.Be patient.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Hair Loss, Weight Gain And Increase In Appetite?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. All these symptoms show hypothyroidism. She should take thyroid hormone replacement therapy (synthroid). It may need some times for symptoms to subside.Be patient. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.