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Underactive Thyroid and Excercise
My wife's thyroid is at 6 . It is hypothyroidism. Is it safe to do heavy exercise. She is overweight by 17 kgs. Somewhere I read you shouldn't exercise heavily.
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Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.
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Do proper exercises
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Exercises are safe in Thyroid problem.
She should take Medication regularly.
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She can exercise.
Can take medication to control thyroid levels.
Consult now to start proper medication
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
Probably has an underactive thyroid gland. Can exercise.
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