Does anyone here know what the role of the thyroid is in weight gain/loss?

Question: One of my friends was recently told that he had an under-active thyroid, and it was one of the reasons that he had trouble losing weight. What sort of solutions are there for under-active thyroids?

Answers:
i have low thyroid. if you have low thyroid.here's a great question to answer: can you see the floor of your house? that was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
anyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
if you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are:increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. there's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. i hope i've helped you!!

Other Answers:
i had that too and was put on a glucose medicine to regulate the glucose in my blood (my thyroid was producing too much and secreting too much) medicine is the only thing that can help

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Most commonly his doctor will put him on a medication called Synthroid. Medication is really the only way to control an under active thyroid

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