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Can you have hypothyroidism and not be overweight?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: If you expend more energy than what you take in, you will not gain weight even if you are hypothyroid.

Answered 5/24/2013

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: If one watches their diet well it is possible to be hypothyroid and yet not be overweight.

Answered 10/28/2012

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