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In which diesease,a person likely to gain weight?
Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism?

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Dear Student, Thyroid hormone increases the metabolism of the person. Hence, a person with hyperthyroidism undergoes weight loss while that with hypothyroidism gains weight due to decrease in metabolism. Regards

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