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What Causes Rapid Weight Gain?
Have been gaining weight rapidly in last few months and feeling bloated, no matter how little I eat. I am a 68 yr old female. Feels like pressure on diaphragm much of the time. I am currently weighing about 166 and normally about 30 pounds. Could it be a thyroid issue?
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
Hi,
Thank you posting your query,
Before coming to a diagnosis, I would like to know a few more things related, like, do you have any associated swelling of legs, swelling in front of your neck. I would recommend you to get a thyroid function test done to know if there is any abnormality in the thyroid panel, also would be highly beneficial to take an ultrasound abdomen to rule out any intra- abdominal causes. I would suggest you to consult with a local doctor for proper local examination which is required and for any further management.
Kindly revert back to us for any further queries you may have.
Thank you
Thank you posting your query,
Before coming to a diagnosis, I would like to know a few more things related, like, do you have any associated swelling of legs, swelling in front of your neck. I would recommend you to get a thyroid function test done to know if there is any abnormality in the thyroid panel, also would be highly beneficial to take an ultrasound abdomen to rule out any intra- abdominal causes. I would suggest you to consult with a local doctor for proper local examination which is required and for any further management.
Kindly revert back to us for any further queries you may have.
Thank you
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