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Abdominal Bloating After Ulcerative Colitis Remission

By Todd Eisner Health Expert

I am a 52 year old female with ulcerative colitis and have been in remission for a few years. Of late, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, weight gain and some difficulty moving my bowels. I had a colonoscopy a few months ago and everything was normal. Any suggestions on what I can take or what might be causing my symptoms?

There are most definitely a few conditions that need to be considered. First off, if you have not had lab work in awhile, it should be done. Hypothyroidism can ...

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When It's Not Obesity: Other Conditions That Can Cause Weight Gain

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...gland. An under active thyroid gland (also known as hypothyroidism) slows your metabolism and... Read more »

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...dysfunction of a variety of types, usually low thyroid (hypothyroidism). Way back in 1924,... Read more »

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Weight gain: unintentional

...gain can also be a significant symptom of several endocrine diseases such as Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism. It may also be caused by heart or lung disorders as well. A progressive weight... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: secondary

Pituitary hypothyroidism Treatment The purpose of treatment is to replace the deficient thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication.... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Symptoms

Early Symptoms. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and, in older people, can be easily mistaken for symptoms of stress or aging. They include:Chronic fatigueSensitivityto... Read more »

Drug-induced hypothyroidism

The drug causing the hypothyroidism must be discontinued if possible. However, do not stop taking prescribed medications without first consulting your healthcare provider, as some... Read more »

Thyroid nodule

...flushing Bounding pulse Thyroid nodules resulting from Hashimoto's disease may cause symptoms of hypothyroidism, including: Intolerance to cold Fatigue ... Read more »

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Different types of weight gain

Medications

Targretin Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...This medication can cause an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Tell your doctor immediately... Read more »

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