A few months ago, my wife was diagnosed with a thyroid condition. She has been gaining weight very quickly and is experiencing shortness of breath and a racing heartbeat. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should we do?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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Fast weight gain and breathlessness needs thyroid recheck and cardiac exam. Could be fluid retention. See endocrinologist.

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