Thyroid disease and autoimmunity in obese patients: a narrative review.

Francesca Bambini Elisa Gatta Rossella D'Alessio Francesco Dondi Giusto Pignata Ilenia Pirola Francesco Bertagna Carlo Cappelli

Published in: Endokrynologia Polska (2023)

An undeniable relationship between obesity and thyroid impairments exists. Isolated hyperthyrotropinaemia is frequently seen in obese children, often followed by spontaneous resolution. Subclinical hypothyroidism should never be treated in children or adults with the aim of reducing body weight.

Keyphrases

obese patients
body weight
bariatric surgery
weight loss
young adults
metabolic syndrome
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
type diabetes
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
single molecule
physical activity
replacement therapy
skeletal muscle