hypothyrodism

[Devasia]

Dear Dr.
My daughter is 24 yrs and she simply gain weight, is there any chance for hypothyrodism


This discussion is related to Question about Hypothyrodism in teenagers.

[Agiesmom]

If you want Dr. Kennedy's thoughts, try posting on the Expert Forum
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/132

Coming from someone with hypothyroidism (I'm not a doctor), I can tell you that there are more symptoms than weight gain--thin/brittle hair and nails, feeling cold, feeling tired and sluggish (you can do a search and you may find a more extensive list of symptoms).  There are two TSH tests that my endocrinologist runs every 6 months.  I suggest you see an endocrinologist and not just your GP--I had three GPs, over the course of several years, dismiss my symptoms and one GP ran a test that was not the TSH test and it came back negative when I really did have a problem.

Best of luck to you and your daughter.

[momtofourboys]

very well could be does she have any other signs of it? I would request a TSH level on her. (this is the test they give you for thyroid.
good luck
michelle