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Strange weight changes
Strange weight changes
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Because the thyroid gland regulates metabolism, too much thyroid hormone causes the general “speeding up” of bodily functions, according to the Australian Thyroid Foundation. So it makes sense that if you’re experiencing unexpected weight loss, hyperthyroidism could be to blame. On the other end of the spectrum, if the number on your bathroom scale is going up, the increase could be caused by hypothyroidism, which causes the slowing of bodily processes. Professor Leonard Wartofsky explains than usually the weight gain isn’t a matter of obesity; it’s in the range of two to five kilograms. “So slow, progressive, modest weight gain could raise suspicions.”