How much does hypothyroidism cause obesity and overweight? - Dr. Saber Sadat Amini, a specialist in endocrine and metabolism
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Does hypothyroidism cause weight gain? If your weight has increased recently, this weight gain can have various causes, one of the causes of weight gain is hypothyroidism.
About half of people with hypothyroidism experience some weight gain. Most people with hypothyroidism usually only gain 2 to 5 kg of excess weight. Rarely, some people with hypothyroidism can gain more, especially if the hypothyroidism is severe. In hypothyroidism, most of the weight gain is caused by increased retention and accumulation of salt and water in the body.
Although weight gain is common in hypothyroidism, if you have a lot of excess weight - like 10 kg or more - your thyroid is probably not the only cause, and other causes such as inactivity, dietary problems, high stress, etc. are involved in causing it, but in the best case, it is better to consult an endocrinologist and thyroid specialist to check your thyroid function.
How does hypothyroidism cause weight gain?
Thyroid plays a role in regulating and controlling metabolism and appetite. Thyroid hormones interact with many tissues in the body, including the brain, fat cells, muscles, liver, and pancreas. When thyroid levels are low, your metabolism slows down and you burn less energy, even when you're resting. You're also less likely to burn fat for energy, which can cause weight gain. Additionally, about 40 percent of people with an underactive thyroid feel more tired than usual. This may lead to less physical activity, which can contribute to weight gain.
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How to lose the weight you gained from hypothyroidism? The first and most important step is to treat hypothyroidism, which means taking thyroid replacement drugs such as levothyroxine. The amount of medicine you take can change depending on the severity of your hypothyroidism, and after a visit to an endocrinologist and thyroid specialist and based on your tests and symptoms, the required amount of thyroid pills will be determined.
Will excess weight be removed after the treatment of hypothyroidism?
Treatment of hypothyroidism will help you stop gaining weight, but it may not help you lose the weight you have already gained. Part of the excess weight that is related to hypothyroidism is removed.
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