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Is Constipation The Cause For The Weight Gain?
Hi Doc, I am insulin resitance taking Glucophage one capsule at night (250g). In addition I am taking medication for adrenal fatigue and thyroid hypor. Recent my dietician put me on Autrin. I am now bloated and am also gaining weight. She indicated that taking Autrin will help me loss weight. Please advice as I think that lack of going to the toilet regularly is contributing to my weight gain.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
Good day,
Thank you asking this question.
Glucophage ( Metformin) can cause gut related side effects, the most common being loose stools.
You seems to have constipation and hypothyroidism could be contributing to that. When was your last thyroid blood profile done and what was the report?
Constipation doesn't lead to weight gain. However ,bloating and gassy feeling in abdomen could be due to constipation itself.
I would recommend to get a thyroid function test done so that we could modify the dose of medications ( if required). You could attach the reports which wil help me further. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-binu-parameswaran-pillai/67401
regards
Binu
Thank you asking this question.
Glucophage ( Metformin) can cause gut related side effects, the most common being loose stools.
You seems to have constipation and hypothyroidism could be contributing to that. When was your last thyroid blood profile done and what was the report?
Constipation doesn't lead to weight gain. However ,bloating and gassy feeling in abdomen could be due to constipation itself.
I would recommend to get a thyroid function test done so that we could modify the dose of medications ( if required). You could attach the reports which wil help me further. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-binu-parameswaran-pillai/67401
regards
Binu
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