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What Causes Sudden Weight Gain And Brittle Nails?
Thank you, Suddenly I am gaining weight, some of my finger nails are splitting, and am so tired that when I sit down, I frequently fall asleep. I had my thyroid tested since I have had hypothyroid conditions since I was 17. I will be 73 in 2 days.
Thu, 31 May 2018
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It looks like you are suffering from hypothyroidism. You have to test thyroid hormones, T3, T4, TSH. Maybe you need to cure it with Levothyroxine. Also I recommend you to do a total blood count to check for anemia since it also can cause fragile nails and tiredness. Maybe you need to take iron.
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It looks like you are suffering from hypothyroidism. You have to test thyroid hormones, T3, T4, TSH. Maybe you need to cure it with Levothyroxine. Also I recommend you to do a total blood count to check for anemia since it also can cause fragile nails and tiredness. Maybe you need to take iron.
Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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