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Hypothyroidism
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I came across my hormone test last month , where I came across the TSH level of 0.09 , hypothyroidism. My doctor gave me propylthiouracil tablet. Does this tablet leads to weight gain?
If so how to overcome weight gain .please give me ideas. And I used to do abdominal strengthening for about 35 minutes, cycling for 15 minutes a day
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This medicine not gain weight. Dont take any meal till 1 hr after this tablet. Take frequent small meal For more detail consult me in hospital
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Plz send ur report n consult directly
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your tsh is supressed means ur thyrode is overactive(hyperthyroidism).Nt to wry wid medicine u wl nt gain weight.Empty stomach u hv to tk this medicine nd eat nthing till 1hr. Consult personally fr proper guidance.Nd its hyperthyroidism nt hypo
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In hypo, body's metabolism slows down, so body burns less calories than normal.
To overcome this eat small frequent meals, tk complex carbs like whole wheat atta, whole pulses n legumes, lots of vegetables n fruits, good quality product chicken, fish, eggs, paneer etc.
Do regular exercise as u already been doing.
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in addition to stretching n abdominal exercises, do some weight training also, as gaining muscles increases BMR AS well.
take ur medicine regularly.
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u can avoid goitrogenous foods like veg belonging to brassica family cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli etc. turnips,raddish greens, soyabeans, sprouts etc.
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Dear User,
The weight gain is not due to medicine it is because of hypothyroidism.
And for controling your weight along with exercise you need to have a diet rich in fibre along with good quality protein.
For personalised diet plan kindly contact through practo direct.
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Have a diet pattern of 5-6 meals in a day
Have plenty of water.
Avoid extra sugars, oil, salt and fast food
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