Thyroid function and its effect on obesity

Since hyperthyroidism also causes an increase in appetite, some patients may not lose weight and some may gain weight due to the increase in their calorie intake. So, we can draw the general conclusion about thyroid function and its effect on obesity that the reduction of thyroid hormone causes a decrease in metabolism and, as a result, weight gain. Does thyroid function directly cause obesity? If people with hypothyroidism are treated with replacement hormones, there will be no difference in weight change compared to people without thyroid problems. Therefore, we can say that thyroid function is not the main cause of weight change and does not have a direct effect on overweight. Thyroid function and its effect on obesity can be seen as a matter based on the reduction of metabolism and the accumulation of water and salt in the body. Therefore, obesity after thyroid surgery is not caused by the accumulation of fat in the body, and excessive weight gain is rarely seen in people with hypothyroidism. Depending on the severity of the hypothyroidism, 5 to 10 pounds of body weight may be related to the thyroid; But obesity cannot be considered solely caused by thyroid hormone changes. How much weight changes will we have after thyroid treatment? Most of the weight gain in hypothyroidism is due to the accumulation of salt and water. When hypothyroidism is treated, we can expect some weight loss (usually less than 10 percent of body weight). But as mentioned earlier, if the symptoms of thyroid function other than weight gain are resolved with thyroid hormone treatment, it is unlikely that the weight gain is solely due to the thyroid. Once hypothyroidism is treated and thyroid hormone levels are within normal range, patients will have the same weight changes as other people who do not have this disease.