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Can being overweight be a symptom of a thyroid condition?
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Yes: Your thyroid hormone contributes significantly to your metabolic rate. So any abormality that affects your thyroid function can significantly affect your metabolism. This can to an increase in weight.
Answered 2/5/2013
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