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I have a cyst on my left thyroid, would this cause weight gain or make it hard to lose weight?
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Not usually: It should not cause weight gain unless it affect your thyroid function. The only way to know is the get a blood test for thyroid function. Often, a cyst or nodule will have no effect on how the thyroid is functioning thus should not play a role in your weight.
Answered 12/7/2014
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