Hello doctor, is weight loss or gain the symptom of thyroid? Is hyperthyroidism effect in making person to lose weight? Please answer my query.

Question

Symptom: Weight Gain or Loss. An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly. In most cases, excess thyroid hormone is associated with a high basal metabolic weight. Therefore, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can cause weight gain. Your body isn't burning as much energy, which can lead to a calorie surplus. But your metabolism is affected by a lot more than just thyroid hormone.

Sathish Erra · Accepted Answer

Symptom: Weight Gain or Loss. An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly. In most cases, excess thyroid hormone is associated with a high basal metabolic weight. Therefore, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can cause weight gain. Your body isn't burning as much energy, which can lead to a calorie surplus. But your metabolism is affected by a lot more than just thyroid hormone.

Geetanjali Ahuja Mengi · Answer

Hello, Yes, there is weight loss in hyperthyroidism.

Arti Jain · Answer

Dear user, weight loss or gain is a symptom of thyroid malfunction, yes, hyperthyroidism, may lead to weight loss. Please check your t3, t4 and tsh level, for further suggestion. Thank you.