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Suggest Remedies For Extreme Weight Gain Post Prolonged Intake Of Thyrox

Hello Doctor, My TSH was 5.91, so my doctor prescribed me to take Thyrox-25 for 3 months.My weight was 57kgs before taking the tablets and now after taking this tablet my weight has increased to 63 kgs even after 1 hour of exercise and proper diet. I am really confused whether to continue the tablets or once again consult my doctor.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Hello Dear. You are having hypothyroidism. That is a condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.

The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism. If you don't have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down. That means your body makes less energy, and your metabolism becomes sluggish. Hence the calories are not burnt properly and in turn will lead to accumulation of fat. You need to maintain your thyroid hormone levels at normal range for atleast an year and follow the below tips to see the results.

Take medications as prescribed by the doctor. Go for regular follow up and check your thyroid levels at the prescribed intervals.

Some of the tips

1. Do regular exercise. Join a gym. Take the help of a trainer. Since your metabolism is slow, you need to work out under an expert trainer

2. Go for a morning walk. Brisk walk for half an hour needed

3. Diet control. Dieting is not about starving. It is about taking right food in right intervals. Avoid high calorie food, oily food. Consume fruits, green leafy vegetables and food rich in fibre content. Small meals at frequent intervals is required rather than uneven eating.

4. Do not take stress. Learn meditation techniques

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
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Suggest Remedies For Extreme Weight Gain Post Prolonged Intake Of Thyrox

Hello Dear. You are having hypothyroidism. That is a condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid controls how your body s cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism. If you don t have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down. That means your body makes less energy, and your metabolism becomes sluggish. Hence the calories are not burnt properly and in turn will lead to accumulation of fat. You need to maintain your thyroid hormone levels at normal range for atleast an year and follow the below tips to see the results. Take medications as prescribed by the doctor. Go for regular follow up and check your thyroid levels at the prescribed intervals. Some of the tips 1. Do regular exercise. Join a gym. Take the help of a trainer. Since your metabolism is slow, you need to work out under an expert trainer 2. Go for a morning walk. Brisk walk for half an hour needed 3. Diet control. Dieting is not about starving. It is about taking right food in right intervals. Avoid high calorie food, oily food. Consume fruits, green leafy vegetables and food rich in fibre content. Small meals at frequent intervals is required rather than uneven eating. 4. Do not take stress. Learn meditation techniques Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini