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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain And Fluid Retention In The Body?

Had a parathyroidectomy 2 months ago and have gained about a stone since even though I am dieting. Also seem to be retaining more fluid even though I am drinking less and removing more fluid whilst having dialysis. Take recognitions 50 micrograms daily. Do I need a higher dose. Am feeling bigger daily. Help.
posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my surgical experience, the cause of weight gain in your case can be from
- current medicine dose related
- hormone imbalance of thyroid levels
- others

* In our clinic, I recommend a thorough physical work up with necessary lab evaluations in terms of thyroid, parathyroid hormone, serum calcium and creatinine level evaluations.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain And Fluid Retention In The Body?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my surgical experience, the cause of weight gain in your case can be from - current medicine dose related - hormone imbalance of thyroid levels - others * In our clinic, I recommend a thorough physical work up with necessary lab evaluations in terms of thyroid, parathyroid hormone, serum calcium and creatinine level evaluations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.