Q I'm 49, and over the past few months my weight has suddenly dropped or suddenly risen for no reason, and my heart often races. Is this just menopause?
A It's hard to attribute this to menopause alone. Rapid weight changes over a short period along with severe heart palpitations may indicate another cause such as thyroid disease, and testing is needed. Please don't just try to diet on your own — get checked first.
Detailed Answer
If your weight changes significantly for no reason over a few months, along with frequent heart palpitations, hand tremors, or heat intolerance, thyroid function issues and similar conditions should be checked. In such cases, weight loss efforts alone will not resolve it, and it is safer to identify the cause first through blood tests and other exams.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang recommends necessary testing first when there is rapid weight change along with heart palpitations. Once other conditions are ruled out and safety is confirmed, we proceed with managing menopausal heat rising, swelling, and stagnation together while clearing accumulated excess and reviving metabolism. Confirming safety always comes first.
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