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title: "Hypothyroidism thyroid belly shape: causes and tests"
description: "A belly shape change can happen with hypothyroidism related weight gain and bloating, but many other causes exist. Labs can help clarify what to check."
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# Hypothyroidism thyroid belly shape: causes and tests

> A belly shape change can happen with hypothyroidism related weight gain and bloating, but many other causes exist. Labs can help clarify what to check.

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