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What Causes Rapid Weight Gain And Edema?

My daughter is having rapid weight gain, edma and not sure what is wrong. They just did some blood work and not sure what it means Thyroid peroxidase antibody     c
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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yes thyroid is a small organ in your neck . it produce hormone called thyroxine. if this hormone is less you may gain weight. condition called hypothyroidism. it is a very commonly found problem in women . treatment is available. donot worry more and get it treated
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What Causes Rapid Weight Gain And Edema?

yes thyroid is a small organ in your neck . it produce hormone called thyroxine. if this hormone is less you may gain weight. condition called hypothyroidism. it is a very commonly found problem in women . treatment is available. donot worry more and get it treated