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I have hyperthyroidism and i'm not taking any medication what can i do to stop losing weight i want to gain my weight back?

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Dr. Lukose Vadakara answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hyperthyroidism: you must seek medical attention immediately. Otherwise you can have much more complications than you think including atrial fibrillation

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2017

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