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Can hyperthyroid patients gain weight?

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     Can hyperthyroid patients gain weight? My mother has hyperthyroid. Due to hyperthyroid her weight increase

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  1. Dr C H Asrani on Jul 13, 2012 Reply

    Hyperthyroid patients usually lose weight because of increased metabolic activity. Is she has gained considerable weight, she should be evaluated. Is she a current hyperthyroid OR a hypothyroid who has been over treated?