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I had a hyperthyroidectomy recently. ( i've been gaining weight over the course of 2 years out of nowhere. developed chronic constipation. related?

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Thyroidectomy: If you had a thyroidectomy done for hyperthyroidism, and then developed constipation, it's possible your constipation is due to your having not enough thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). You might ask your doctor about doing a blood test to check levels of your thyroid hormone.

Answered 4/22/2015

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