Hypothyroid and thin

[Karisma853]

Hi my name is Jo and I'm a 28yr old female.

I was diagnosed hypothyroid in May 2013 and despite being told I have an illness in which makes me put on weight I've done nothing but lose weight even though I eat a lot and I'm already at the bottom of the healthy BMI. My weight is 7 stone 9 pounds or 48.6kg.

I really don't know what to do about this and I'm hoping there is someone on here who can help or empathise with me.

Thanks

Jo xxx

[Dr Masud Haq]

Hi Jo

If you have hypothyroidism and are losing weight there could be a number of reasons. Obviously, the most common cause is inadequate calorie intake or excess loss.

As hypothyroidism is often an autoimmune condition it can be associated with a number of other autoimmune conditions that can be associated with weight loss. I think it would be important you be formally assessed for adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) and coeliac's disease (gluten insensitivity).

I would discuss this with your GP as some simple blood tests can be undertaken.

best wishes
Masud