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Is Water Retention In The Body A Symptom Of Thyroid Problem?
HI...I am having blood tests done to see if I have a thyroid problem (TSH plus other thyroid antibody tests)...I ve gained about 20 pounds in water weight and have about 10 other symptoms that lean toward Hashimoto s...is water retention and water weight a telling symptom for Thyroidism?
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thyroid dysunction may be one of the causes but there are more common ones such as heart and kidneys dirosrders so these should be ruled out first. Weight gain is related to hipothyroidism as well so hormones should be definitely checked. Wish you good health. Regards
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Is Water Retention In The Body A Symptom Of Thyroid Problem?
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thyroid dysunction may be one of the causes but there are more common ones such as heart and kidneys dirosrders so these should be ruled out first. Weight gain is related to hipothyroidism as well so hormones should be definitely checked. Wish you good health. Regards