Can problems in thyroid result in weight gain ?!

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med student here. yes, weight gain may be the result of HYPOTHYROIDISM. Weight loss is due to over active thyroid, i.e. hyperthyroidism.

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Yes there is two types of thyroid problems over active and underactive both can cause waight problems. but both can be treated with pills

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yes it either makes you eat more or eat less.

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yes. if u have hypothroidism, u lose weight coz u dont have appetite 2 eat.. on d contrary, hyperthyroidism leads 2 weight gain

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actually I am pretty sure it is hypothyroidism that makes you gain weight, and hyper that makes you lose it
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