Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Abnormal Weight Gain When Diagnosed With Grave S Disease?
My 25 year old niece was diagnosed as having Grave s disease about a year ago. She has gained 60 pounds in two months . My sister has taken her for a consultation for bariatric surgery. this seems extreme to me but my niece is having trouble finding a job and her weight is likely contributing to that problem, I think my she should have a second opinion with another endocrinologist as a start Thoughts?
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
I agree that she should consider an endocrinologist. Graves is normally associated with weight loss not gain because of the high level of thyroid hormone.
Treatment of Graves with medication to suppress the thyroid may then cause low levels of thyroid hormone and cause weight gain.
If this is the case and her levels are low, she may now need a little hormone replacement.
I hope this helps
I agree that she should consider an endocrinologist. Graves is normally associated with weight loss not gain because of the high level of thyroid hormone.
Treatment of Graves with medication to suppress the thyroid may then cause low levels of thyroid hormone and cause weight gain.
If this is the case and her levels are low, she may now need a little hormone replacement.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....