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Nowadays, due to the life -filled life, wrong eating and unhealthy lifestyle, many diseases are becoming common. Which includes thyroid problems. The problem is seen more in women. The thyroid is a type of endocrine gland that occurs in the shape of a butterfly in front of the throat. The problem of thyroid occurs when a high or small amount of hormones of the thyroid gland increase.
When your thyroid gland makes excess thyroid hormones in your body. So this condition is called hyperthyroidism, while thyroid gland is not able to make sufficient amount of thyroid hormone. Then this condition is called hypothyroidism. The main symptoms of hyperthyroidism are weight loss and can lead to weight gain due to hypothyroidism. The problem of weight gain is seen in most people.
Thyroid increases the weight of many people, which they make many efforts to reduce. But even after this, there is no significant effect. If you are not able to lose weight after making many efforts, then this may be the reason behind this. Let’s know about it from experts
What do you say expert?
Principal Consultant, Endocrinology and Obesity Medical Doctor Saket Kant at Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute in Delhi said that due to the problem of thyroid, the lack of weight is a common but disturbing situation. When the thyroid gland does not function properly, the body’s metabolism starts slowing down, which reduces the ability to burn calories. Due to which the weight can be difficult to lose weight despite the right diet and exercise. Apart from this, due to hormonal imbalance in the body, problems like change in appetite, mental stress and fatigue can increase, which can affect the process of losing weight.
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Keep these things in mind?
Experts say that thyroid patients should regularly examine their hormone level. Along with this, you should take medicines according to the advice of the doctor. Because the right hormone balance itself helps in controlling weight. Along with this, include light exercise, balance diet in which protein, fiber rich and low calorie foods include. Try to reduce stress, for this you can adopt meditation or stress management technology. Along with this, be patient because the thyroid may take time to lose weight. But if the weight is not losing weight even after the right diet and exercise, then contact the doctor. He will give you the right information about the correct treatment and change in catering.