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What Causes Sudden Weight Gain In An Elderly Person?

Hi I am a 60 yr old female, have been gaining weight lately, thyroid and cortisol,levels are fine,
However my glucose level, alkaline phosphate, buncreat level, Mr free t4 level, my tsa, cholesterol, Hdl cholesterol, and ldl are all slightly over the normal range, what should I do, my dr seems to think there
Is nothing wrong.
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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Hello,

Thanks for your query on HCM

I do understand your concern

“As” per your clinical history is concerned please check your TSH level if it is high then visit an endocrinologist in your area, and he will prescribe you thyroxine after a clinical exam.

Hope that helps
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What Causes Sudden Weight Gain In An Elderly Person?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM I do understand your concern “As” per your clinical history is concerned please check your TSH level if it is high then visit an endocrinologist in your area, and he will prescribe you thyroxine after a clinical exam. Hope that helps