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Will fibroids cause weight gain in belly area.i have 4 small ones but no pain i'm 36.i just have constipation and heavy feeling. i like exercising.

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Dr. Imran Saeed answered

No: Small fibroids should not be caudong weight gain drink a lot of fluids and take stool softeners to help with constipation. Continue with exercise speciallu aerobic. Check your thyroid status too, low levels can cause weight gain.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Will fibroids cause weight gain in belly area.i have 4 small ones but no pain i'm 36.i just have constipation and heavy feeling. i like exercising.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Imran Saeed answered

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