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Can Removal Of Thyroid Cause Weight Gain?

Hello, i had my thyroid removed about 12 years ago and since then have incredible trouble loosing weight, i exercise work full time and eat well but the weight just seems to stay the same. Can i take duromine, i have not asked my doctor yet? I had graves
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Removal of thyroid leads to deficiency of thyroid hormones in body.
Deficiency of thyroid hormones is corrected by thyroid hormone replacement.
Thyroid hormones are required for maintenance of body metabolism and homeostasis.
Disturbance of thyroid hormones leads to disturbances in weight, appetite, sleep, mood etc.
Thus, please let me know whether you are taking any thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
If yes, then you need to get it reviewed by your physician.
A change in dosage of thyroid hormones may be required.
Optimal levels of thyroid hormones in body maintains the normal metabolism and homeostasis of body.


Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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Can Removal Of Thyroid Cause Weight Gain?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Removal of thyroid leads to deficiency of thyroid hormones in body. Deficiency of thyroid hormones is corrected by thyroid hormone replacement. Thyroid hormones are required for maintenance of body metabolism and homeostasis. Disturbance of thyroid hormones leads to disturbances in weight, appetite, sleep, mood etc. Thus, please let me know whether you are taking any thyroid hormone replacement therapy? If yes, then you need to get it reviewed by your physician. A change in dosage of thyroid hormones may be required. Optimal levels of thyroid hormones in body maintains the normal metabolism and homeostasis of body. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri