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How is itchiness treated if I suffer from hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, My thyroid levels indicate that I have hyperthyroidism and I am so itchy. Itch is my number one complaint. I also have an elevated heart rate, abnormal liver tests, and weight loss. I made an appointment with an endocrinologist. However, I need help now. I am so itchy. Is there a low dos... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, please attach your liver function tests for review. Read Full »
I take excess thyroid pills. Is it a serious issue?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister ate a bottle full of thyroid pills. She feels so weak and nervous every day. And she gets angry and her body temperature is always too warm and I searched the effect of too much of thyroid pills. Her age is 18 what should we do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please visit the emergency department of any hospital and get a stomach wash done. The symptoms she is exhibiting is that of hyperthyroidism for which treatment is needed. It will increase heart rate, cause diarrhea, tremors of hand, anxiety, and agitation. Do not waste... Read Full »
I have weight loss and palpitation. Can it be due to hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 46 years old male, weighing 147.7 lbs, height 5.7 feet. Current symptoms are weight loss (lost about 11 lbs in one month), feeling hot. Sweating, problems falling asleep, difficulty focusing on one task, forgetfulness, change in bowel habits (experiencing loose motion sometimes), ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned and from the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you have thyroiditis. Your results show that you have hyperthyroidism but not so bad but your scan results suggest thyroiditis which ... Read Full »
My TSH level is low and I have a swollen lymph node. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing several symptoms that concern me, including fatigue, unexplained weight gain (33 pounds in a year), dry skin, muscle aches, and depression. Also, for the past two days, I have noticed swelling and tenderness in the right lymph nodule under my chin. I requested a th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems you have presented several symptoms that can be indicative of a thyroid issue. Your low TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level, along with your symptoms, suggests that you might have hyperthyroidism. Hyper... Read Full »
When can my anxiety get normal after normal thyroid levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently was hyperthyroid due to subacute thyroiditis and being misdiagnosed and given 75 mg of Synthroid on top of it. Became hyperthyroid of course. My blood levels were normal as of five months ago but I still experience anxiety and some muscle weakness. How long does it take that... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once your hormone levels have normalized, your symptoms should resolve too. Five months is too long for your symptoms to linger once your thyroid hormones are within the normal range. We need to look at other causes of the symptoms you are experiencing now like muscle w... Read Full »
My son has Graves' disease. What is the best treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 19 years old and has been diagnosed with Graves' disease. He had it for nine months. He is now on 2.5 mg of Methimazole and his TSH, T3, T4 are stable. I know the disease never goes away but he is a college athlete and we need his energy back and more stable environment he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest radio ablation is the better option if he is a non-smoker, if he has no eye signs, and if the gland is not very large. As far as your worries are concerned, 1. Fertility is no question. Yes, we suggest avoiding a baby for six months, but your son is ... Read Full »
What immediate steps can I take for my thyroid symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female currently experiencing weight loss, forgetfulness, and shortness of breath. I can feel my heart beating. Following a thyroid scan recommended by my primary care physician, it was revealed that I have an enlarged right lobe with no nodules. In addition, my bloo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and test results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it sounds like you may have hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyr... Read Full »
I am seeking information on thyroid disorders. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I am seeking information to know more about the thyroid gland and its functions. Can you provide an overview of the role of the thyroid gland in the body and its impact on metabolism and overall health? What are the common types of thyroid disorders? What fa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The thyroid hormone is the primary hormone to maintain metabolism. Low-level thyroid hormone causes sluggish metabolism. High thyroid levels can cause increased metabolism, weight loss, high pulse, high blood... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old with no heart problems, not taking any medications, no known inflammation, no abnormal body temperature, no allergies ever. Overnight, I only sleep 3 and a half hours maximum, and when I wake up my t-shirt is all wet like I was running a marathon. My eyes are red in th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increased sweating without any predisposing factors such as cardiac problems or any medication-overuse, but associated with eyed issues, can be a sign of increased thyroid gland activity known as hyperthyroidism. Associated symptoms include increased appetite, loss of ... Read Full »
I have low TSH levels. Will taking Propylthiouracil help?
Query: Hello doctor,Seven years back, I had done my thyroid profile. My TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels were low at 0.005 mU/L, free T3 (tri-iodothyronine) 4.45 pg/mL, and free T4 (thyroxine) 1.83 ng/dL. I have no symptoms of any hyperthyroidism, and I feel fine. I did my thyroid scan with a 99m T... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have sub-clinical hyperthyroidism since neither your T3 nor T4 levels are increased. You said you do not having any hyperthyroidism symptoms, like a rapid heartbeat, weight loss, irregular periods, etc. ... Read Full »