Alok Desai Alok Desai Asked 7 months ago

Can thyroid cause weight gain?

Despite eating healthy and exercising, I've been gaining weight steadily and can't seem to lose it. My sister was diagnosed with thyroid issues after unexplained weight gain. Can thyroid problems actually cause this kind of stubborn weight gain?

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Anjali Joshi Anjali Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Haan na, thyroid slows down our metabolism so much that weight gain happens so easily. Even if you eat very little, the scale goes up. Please check with your doctor and get a simple blood test done, ho na.

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I panicked like crazy when I suddenly gained 8 kgs in two months without changing my diet! But once I found out it was just hypothyroidism, I got my doctor-prescribed medicine sorted, and my weight stabilized. It is very manageable, don't worry.

Ritu Singhal Ritu Singhal Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yes, an underactive thyroid definitely causes fluid retention and weight gain. Along with my daily thyroid medication, eating high-fiber vegetarian meals and drinking warm water helps. But make sure to consult your doctor before making major diet changes.

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, gaining weight suddenly due to thyroid was so hard for me emotionally, especially with people constantly pointing it out. It is really frustrating. Just remember it is a hormonal issue, not your fault, and it will get better with the right doctor's treatment.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, thyroid weight gain is so incredibly exhausting and demotivating. It makes you feel like your body is not in your control. Please be kind to yourself, visit a good endocrinologist, and they will help balance your hormones.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haha, yes! Thyroid has this magical ability to convert even a glass of water straight into weight gain! Don't stress too much, once you start taking your daily empty-stomach pill from the doctor, your metabolism will wake up.

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