is there a connection between thyroid disorders and obesity?

Answer 1

here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested;
i have low thyroid. if you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: can you see the floor of your house? that was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
anyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
if you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are:increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. there's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. i hope i've helped you!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes. There certainly is a connection between thyroid disorders and obesity. The thyroid controls one's metabolism (the ability to turn calories consumed into energy to work or play). The website link below should provide additional insights into thyroid disorders. See also www.merck.com and use the links into other physiological and pathiogenic processes. It is a free online service provided by one of the most published companies that offer Home Guides, as well as, Medical Academic Guides (for medical students) in print as well.

A thyroid disorder may be diagnosed by a laboratory procedure that requires a blood sample be given (usually at the same time it is drawn for a cholesterol test). They take two vials with only one insertion of the needle. It could help you to get early diagnosis and treatment of the disorder and enable you to get any obesity issues addressed. Obseity is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes mellitus...so treating one's thyroid could prolong one's life.

See also www.merck.com.

Answer 4

Yes, there is. If you have what doctors call hypothyroidism, it means that you will be obese. If you have hyperthyroidism, it means that no matter what you eat, you will be skinny.

Basically, the thyroid is a gland that is located around the area of the neck. You have 4 thyroid glands. Glands T3 and T4 regulate the metabolism. Now, your endocrinologist can prescribe medications to you if you are diagnosed with a thyroid disorder that will regulate your metabolism and you WILL lose weight!

Answer 5

Yes Yes Yes!! My dad had a thyroid disease called graves disease. That type of thyroid problems slows your metabolism and causes obesity. There are also thyroid problems that cause you to lose a lot of weight also. The reason why is because your thyroid controls your metabolism.

Answer 6

Yes. If your thyroid is under active, you will begin to gain weight, as the thyroid controls your metabolism. Some other signs of low thyroid are fatigue, hair loss, sore throat, low body temperature, feeling cold all the time, not thinking clearly, and dry skin. Armor thyroid is the best treatment.

Answer 7

If you have an under active thyroid, you are more likely to gain weight and develop coarse facial and other features. You would also be very sensitive to cold weather. There are lots of other relationships and you should either do an internet search or go to your doctors for a chat

Answer 8

Not having enough thyroid hormone in the system slows down your metabolism or the way you use energy. This causes weight gain. This can also affect the way your heart works and your mental process. Pregnancy without adequate levels of thyroid can result in cushings syndrome for an infant, which can result in intellectual disabilities and other birth defects.

Answer 9

Most definitely. AN underactive thyroid slows metabolism and can lead to obesity

Answer 10

Yes there is. If you have an underactive Thyroid, you will be overweight. If you have and overactive Thyroid, you would be thin. Kelp pills help with an underactive Thyroid, it contains Iodine which will help speed up your Thyroid. Kelp pills can be purchased at any health food store.