Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Remedy For Sudden Weight Gain In A Person With Hypothyroidism
Posted on
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Answered on
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Last reviewed on
Question : i have hpothyroidsm over the past ten years i have been struggling with weight issues .i was told that my levels are in good shape so what is going on.i also did the radioactive iodine therapy in 2010 even doing that the weight remainds the same i walk six miles four times a week.
Brief Answer:
To rule out Cushing's syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your question. I gather that your recent thyroid function tests are normal on 120 mcg Armor thyroid. In that case, we need to look at an alternate cause of weight gain. One of the causes of spontaneous weight gain is Cushing's syndrome. Do you have high blood pressure, pinkish stretch marks in abdomen or easy brusing? These may indicate Cushing's syndrome ( cortisol excess) which is a cause of weight gain. You may need to talk to your PCP to get tests done to rule out Cushing's syndrome.
Regards
Binu
To rule out Cushing's syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your question. I gather that your recent thyroid function tests are normal on 120 mcg Armor thyroid. In that case, we need to look at an alternate cause of weight gain. One of the causes of spontaneous weight gain is Cushing's syndrome. Do you have high blood pressure, pinkish stretch marks in abdomen or easy brusing? These may indicate Cushing's syndrome ( cortisol excess) which is a cause of weight gain. You may need to talk to your PCP to get tests done to rule out Cushing's syndrome.
Regards
Binu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
