What Causes High Metabolism?

Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2014

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Question : hello my name is XXXX and I would like to know what are some of the steps I can take to battle my high metabolism system because no matter how much I eat one 1 hour after I get hungry. idk if it's the type of food I eat I really don't know. Lile I'm trying to gained weight.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid function test is needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Your high metabolism is most likely to be caused by hormonal imbalances. I advise to run some blood tests:
- complete blood work
- thyroid function tests
- diabetes test

in order to determine the right cause and get it treated correctly by the endocrinologist.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 minute later)

thanks dr

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to be assisting you...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Most welcomed!

If no more questions, please close this discussion and rate my answer!
Dr.Albana

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