Gaining Weight. Thyroid Test Normal? What To Do?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2013

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Question : I am continuously gaining my weight while I have taken test for thyroid but my reports doesnt indicates I am suffering from thyroid.please tell me watelse can be cause for the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (12 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like to know some more details on your health to determine the cause for the weight gain.

Are you on any medications?
Since when did you notice the abnormal weight gain?
Do you have irregular periods?
Are your scalp hairs unhealthy and brittle?
Is there any pitting swelling in the feet?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

M not taking any of medications.

After Aug 2012 m observing my weight is getting increase day by day.

Most of the time my periods remain normal except 2 - 3 tym during last year.

My Hairs are not much Healty.

There is no swelling in my feets.

I am getting diff. kind of red lines or marks you can say on my stomech.

Please suggest wat should I do to get rid of this kind of Problem as m of juzz 24 yr unmarried Gal.

Awaiting your kind responce.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (40 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for the information.

I suggest you to consult a Gynecologist to rule out any hormonal imbalance which can lead to rapid increase in the weight.

Such an increased weight gain could be either due to water retention or disturbed fat metabolism both of which occur in hormonal imbalance.

Do plan a fat and carbohydrate restricted diet here on.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar