Hi I am 26 old female and have 7. 23 TSH level. Am taking 50 mcg tablet for thyroid. Will I gain weight. What are the things I need to follow to avoid weight gain and maintain my thyroid to normal. I am very much worried about my weight. Please help me. Can this b cured.
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Thanks for the query. Hypothyroidism is hormone deficiency disease, where there is deficiency of thyroxine. This hormone is needed for day to day metabolic activities in the body, hence it has to be supplemented daily for the lifetime. There is NO CURE> Treatment is for whole life. When on treatment TSH should be maintained between 3 to4 mU/L, if the dose of thyroxine is adequate, this is achieved. If TSH is higher as in your case, most of the symptoms including weight gain come back. This will also affect your menstruation and fertility. Thanks.
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Take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you.
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