Question

What is the connection between the thyroid gland and weight gain?

Answer 1

thyroid ia one of the endocrineglands of our body. it secretes thyroxine which controls the basal meabolic rate of out body. an incresed activity will lead to loss of weight, loss of hair, tachycardis. a decrese activity of thyroid willl lead to weight gain, lerthargy, dry skin,broken hair

Answer 2

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are conditions related to the thyroid gland. The hormones produced in this gland are major metabolic hormones, meaning they are concerned with the metabolism of food stuff in our body . That is why we either become fat or thin because of thyroid dysfunction.

Answer 3

Thyroid is an Endocrine gland, it is situated in the neck,. . Underfunctional thyroid gland called hypothyroidism is a reason of weight gain. If you are detected with this then see an endocrinologist who will put you on hormone supplements which will help.

Answer 4

the thyroid is like the gas peddle in a car . it controls the speed of the body. one condition of the thyroid will result in loss of weight. that is an over active thyroid the other will slow down the rate the body burns the fuel meaning food and then you would gain weight under active thyroid. medications are used to control both problems steroids are often used.