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Does Removal Of Adrenal Gland Cause Weight Gain?

18 months ago I discovered that I had neuroendocrine carcinoid tumours, and had an operation to remove the primary tumour in the small bowel, ovary, adrenal gland and part of the liver. Since regaining my health I seem to be putting on weight, could there be a connection between the removal of the adrenal gland and weight gain. Thanks, Marj Vaughan
posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Thanks for asking a question at HCM

I understand your concern and I will be glad to answer it for you.

I don't think there is a connection with the past surgery and weight gain. However, get thyroid levels checked once. TSH, T3 AND T4 to ruleout Hypothyroidism

I also advise you to get LH, and FSH levels checked once.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards
Dr Chaithanya
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Does Removal Of Adrenal Gland Cause Weight Gain?

Hello Thanks for asking a question at HCM I understand your concern and I will be glad to answer it for you. I don t think there is a connection with the past surgery and weight gain. However, get thyroid levels checked once. TSH, T3 AND T4 to ruleout Hypothyroidism I also advise you to get LH, and FSH levels checked once. Hope this helps! Best Regards Dr Chaithanya