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Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Hypothyroidism se weight gain hota hai, haan. Metabolism slow ho jata hai na, toh body weight badhne lagta hai easily. My cousin had this issue and she gained around 8 kgs before starting her medicines.

Raghavan Nair Raghavan Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It causes weight gain because your digestive fire and metabolism slow down. Drinking warm water with ginger can help boost metabolism naturally, but you must consult an endocrinologist for proper thyroid hormone tablets. Do not ignore severe fatigue or neck swelling.

Rupa Sen Rupa Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

As someone who has interacted with many thyroid patients here, I can tell you it definitely causes weight gain. Because the thyroid gland is underactive, your body's energy consumption slows down. Once you start the proper hormone replacement dose, managing weight becomes much easier.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Hypothyroidism causes weight gain, but you can definitely fight it! I help my friend who has thyroid, and we do 45 minutes of daily brisk walking and light strength training. It helps boost the slow metabolism. Just make sure your doctor allows the exercise routine first.

Ketan Shah Ketan Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It typically causes weight gain due to a slowed metabolism. However, sudden weight changes can be due to various medical reasons, so please get your T3, T4, and TSH levels checked immediately. It is always safest to consult a doctor before drawing conclusions.

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Nidhi Jain Nidhi Jain Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Hypothyroidism leads to weight gain. When I was diagnosed, I had to be very careful with my diet, including lots of fiber and avoiding gluten and cruciferous vegetables like cabbage. Controlling your food habits along with daily medication is key to managing this weight gain.

Simranjeet Kaur Simranjeet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is weight gain, sweetie. Don't get discouraged if you are suddenly putting on weight despite eating normally, it's just your slow thyroid. Once you start the daily medicine, your weight will stabilize. Just take care of yourself and don't stress.

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