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Is Weakness And Weight Gain Symptom Of Thyroid?

Hi,

I am a 26 year old (F), unmarried professional. After urinating i feel kind of weak and tired. Also i feel very sleepy and hungry during the daytime. I am also experiencing weight gain for the past few months. Is this related to thyroid problem?? My periods are fine. Please help.
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM...

On preliminary approach rule out. ......
1.Anemia either iron deficiency or b12 deficiency
2.Hypothyroidism. ......

For these investigate with ......
1.Serum TSH
2.Serum T4
3.Serum T3
4.CBC with peripheral smear
5.Serum ferritin and b12 ( if needed )

According to cause treatment given...

If hypothyroid positive eltroxin tablet can be given ....

Here your sedentary life style and more food can lead weight gain...

You can post follow up report for more advise ..

For examination consult physician ...

Take care
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Is Weakness And Weight Gain Symptom Of Thyroid?

Hi welcome to HCM... On preliminary approach rule out. ...... 1.Anemia either iron deficiency or b12 deficiency 2.Hypothyroidism. ...... For these investigate with ...... 1.Serum TSH 2.Serum T4 3.Serum T3 4.CBC with peripheral smear 5.Serum ferritin and b12 ( if needed ) According to cause treatment given... If hypothyroid positive eltroxin tablet can be given .... Here your sedentary life style and more food can lead weight gain... You can post follow up report for more advise .. For examination consult physician ... Take care