Hi am 27 years old I hv hypothyroidism. Taking dose of 100mcg and 150mcg alternatively. I have gained a lot of weight. How to I reduce my weight. I am already walking 6km daily bt not much improvement. My height is 158cm.

Dr. Nikhil PrabhuEndocrinologist10yrs exp

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Your tsh values are in normal range with above dosage? hypothyroidism normally doesn't cause weight gain more than 4 kg. Your weight gain is may be related to diet. According to your height and weight and bmi you fall in obese 1 cat. You should give more attention on diet along with exercise. There are certain medication like metformin and orlistat that might help to loose weight but that needs prior clinical examination. You can consult your diabetologist or endocrinologist for the same. 

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