Many individuals who are gaining weight — and don’t know why — wonder if their thyroid is to blame. Thyroid problems are common, and experts know there’s a definite link between thyroid problems and weight.
If your thyroid is the cause of your weight gain, a combination of treatment and lifestyle changes should help you lose weight. If the thyroid is not to blame, your doctor can work with you to find what’s causing your weight gain, and what you can do about it.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
Dr. Sood is a board-certified Endocrinologist in private practice in New York City and an assistant professor at Hofstra School of Medicine.
References
American Thyroid Association. (n.d.). Thyroid and weight.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2022). Overweight and obesity.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2021). Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Obesity Action Coalition. (2009). The role of your thyroid in metabolism and weight control.
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