Excessive weight gain following therapy for hyperthyroidism - a major problem

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2003

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South African Medical Journal

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Health and Medical Publishing Group

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University of Cape Town

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One of the most characteristic presenting features of hyperthyroidism is weight loss, despite an increased appetite. This phenomenon is easily understandable, as hyperthyroidism is accompanied by a rise in metabolic rate, energy expenditure and thermogenesis which is clearly not matched by an increased appetite and caloric intake in the vast majority of patients. Consequently a decrease in adipose tissue and muscle results. (Curiously a small proportion of hyperthyroid patients, fewer than 10%, present with weight gain owing to an increased appetite that exceeds the rise in metabolic rate.
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