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I am gaining weight very fastly
I am gaining weight very fastly. I gained 5 kgs in last 3 months.
Can it be thyroid?
Any test required for this?
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Hello there
I can understand your concern.
Yes it could be hypothyroid as it is most common in females. If you have constipation, low pulse rate, depression, irregular mensis than please go for thyroid function tests.
There are other causes of weight gain also.
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Hi
Do
TFT
USG- abdo+ pelvis.
Next Steps
do daily exercise.
eat low fat and no sugar diet
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It can be thyroid. But it can be many other things.
Ma'am you need to get tested.
I need to order few tests. If you have already done it, then share it with me through direct Consultation ASAP
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