Does thyroid imbalance impact body weight?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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5+ Yrs

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Yes, thyroid impacts body weight and mood too.

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My wife is unable to lose weight even after following a good diet and exercising daily. She has no symptoms of thyroid as per the blood test report we did recently. I need help in checking the symptoms which may cause this issue?

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