How does hyperthyroidism affect a person's body weight?
Dietitian Garima Dev Verman, outlines how hypothyroidism reduces thyroid hormone output, slows basal metabolic rate and increases hunger-hormone ghrelin, resulting in greater fat storage and lower energy expenditure. Recognising these hormonal shifts helps refine a person's weight-management strategy. Proper diet, exercise and medication helps in managing weight with hypothyroidism.