Does thyroid imbalance impact body weight?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, thyroid impacts body weight and mood too.

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Hi, I am 5 feet tall and weigh 74?kg. I also have thyroid issues. There is a lot of pressure on me to have a baby, and we are planning to conceive within a month. I am very concerned about my weight. What should I do? Is it possible to manage or reduce weight during pregnancy with just morning walks?

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I want to take Orlistat for weight loss. My weight is 88 kg, height 5.2. I am currently on levothyroxine 50 mg and I do not have a gallbladder. My recent blood reports are: Serum cholesterol: 228.2 mg/dl HDL cholesterol: 41.49 mg/dl LDL cholesterol: 168.3 mg/dl Triglycerides: 206 mg/dl VLDL: 41.20 mg/dl HDL ratio: 5.50:1 Uric acid: 6.49 mg/dl T3: 1.60 T4: 91.37 TSH: 5.24 I exercise daily. Can I safely take Orlistat in my case?

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