Thyroid & Weight
Answers to common questions about thyroid & weight.
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Can thyroid disease cause weight gain?
Hypothyroidism can cause some weight gain, but thyroid disease is usually not the only explanation for significant obesity.
Can treating hypothyroidism help me lose weight?
Treating true hypothyroidism can reverse weight gain caused by the thyroid problem.
It is not a weight-loss treatment for people with normal thyroid function.
Can thyroid medicine be used for weight loss?
No.
Taking excess thyroid hormone for weight loss can cause serious problems including abnormal heart rhythm and bone loss.