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Sudden Weight Gain With Constipation. Had A Cortisone Shot On Knee. Tried Laxatives And Enema. What Is The Reason?

I have gained 7 pounds in the past 7 days. I have had some consitpation through those 7 days and I also got a cortisone shot in my knee last Wednesday. I ve taken laxatives to try to help going but I never feel empty after I go to the bathroom. I did an enima last night and went a little bit afterwards, but it didn t seem like a lot. I haven t eaten differently the past week so I m confused on why I d gain so much weight so quickly. Any input is grateful. Thanks!
Fri, 24 Aug 2012
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Hello
Classical presentation of hypothyroidism is complaint of weight gain along with constipation.
Get your thyroid function tests done for confirmation of diagnosis.
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Sudden Weight Gain With Constipation. Had A Cortisone Shot On Knee. Tried Laxatives And Enema. What Is The Reason?

Hello Classical presentation of hypothyroidism is complaint of weight gain along with constipation. Get your thyroid function tests done for confirmation of diagnosis. Thanks