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How to tell if i have an underactive thyroid gland if i'm losing weight?
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No: Weight loss is generally seen as a result of an overactive thyroid gland. Individuals with an underactive thyroid usually have problems with weight gain and difficulty losing weight.
Answered 5/6/2015
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