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Weight loss in hypothyroid
Hello doctor, my mother is losing weight day by day and becoming very weak. She is suffering from hypothyroid. I have consulted doctors but could not get much result. She complains that she gets problem in swalowing food like in toncil.....please help me what to do?? Any suggestions please
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Dr. Nafisa Parveen
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Check her thyroid hormones profile..in hypothyroid patient usually gains weight..in hyperthyroidism weight loss occurs.. consult with an general physician for assessment and treatment..
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