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i have elevated TSH levels. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have hypothyroidism and my current TSH is 13.3. I am regularly taking Thyronorm 50 mcg one tablet daily morning before food. Kindly let me know what should be the dose to control the level now. My cholesterol levels are a bit high too. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have hypothyroidism and dyslipidemia. I suggest that you take tablet Thyronorm (Thyroxine sodium) 75 mcg once daily. Repeat your thyroid function test after three months and then we will revi... Read Full »
Why is there continuous itching in a thyroid patient?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has a big-time issue with itching on all parts of her body. She is 66 years old and has blood pressure and thyroid. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching can be due to dry skin (xerosis), eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, scabies, liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disease, lymphoma or medications. Please get comprehensive blood work done to rule out these causes. Please treat accordi... Read Full »
I have been constipated for a month. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been experiencing major constipation from the last month. Every time I eat, I experience bloating, and I am unable to go to the toilet later on. Have tried taking Sennetabs, Metamucil, increasing fiber, and water in the diet. I have this problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need a little bit more history, How many times during a week do you have a bowel movement? Please go online and type Bristol stool chart, and let me know the consistency and type of the stools you are having in general from a month. Have you had diarrhea before... Read Full »
I am having chest pain with low BP. Do I need any heart checkup?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 70 years old. I have intermittent chest pain. For the past three months, I could not walk fast and climb stairs. But, I was doing it before normally. I suffer from shortness of breath with palpation and when the chest pain persist the breathing problem is severe. I underwent ECG and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted all your details. Your symptoms can be most likely because of congestive cardiac failure. Cardiac failure is not an indicative of a defect in the heart, but it is a situation when the heart pumps weaker than what is deemed as natural. Therefore, the b... Read Full »
Can I manage my TSH without medication at 6.58 level?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26 year old female, who is trying to conceive. Previously, I was not diagnosed with hypothyroidism. But recently, my gynecologist prescribed Thyronorm 50 mcg as my TSH is 6.58. I had concerns with taking a long-term medication. I have read that thyroid medication is to be taken life... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.See, thyroid medications are required lifelong if your thyroid remains persistently high. That we can decide later.At this point of time, you need to take medicine to get your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level below the range of 2.5. Pregnancy needs high control of ... Read Full »
I experience repeated tachycardia, but my echo and TMT test results are normal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have repeated tachycardia, but my echo and TMT reports are quite normal. I am a 30-year-old female with hypothyroidism. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What kind of tachycardia do you get? Is it sudden, episodic, or at rest? How much maximum heart rate do you get during tachycardia? If it is episodic or at rest and associated with shortness of breath, chest heaviness, and dizziness, then there is a possibility of ca... Read Full »
I am a 34-year-old with an issue of forgetting things. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 34 years old. I have an issue of forgetting things very easily. I have been facing this issue for the past 10 years. Because of this, I forget to do some important stuff in my office and at home. Please help me to overcome this. Can any disease lead me to forgetfulness? I do not ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will get back with an answer shortly. Read Full »
I developed various symptoms after taking medications for hypothyroidism. Do I have myxedema?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism many years ago. However, when I take my medication, Synthroid 175 mg, I experience symptoms like devastating brain fog, constant tiredness, always feeling cold (even during summer), being overweight (unable to lose weight), depression, losing my hair, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Your symptoms suggest that you have severe hypothyroidism, also called myxedema. By undergoing thyroid function tests, the diagnosis can be confirmed. So I suggest you check your thyroid hormone levels, visit your ... Read Full »
Am I feeling sleepy throughout the day because of my high TSH level?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a student. My TSH value is 6.52 mIU/L. Even though I am controlling my diet, I feel sleepy throughout the day, which is affecting my studies. Can you please prescribe me some medicines? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thyroid treatment is started only when TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels are greater than 12.5 mIU/L. However, if the patient develops symptoms at a value of less than 12.5 mIU/L, treatment can be initiated early. I suggest you take ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with vitamin D and vitamin B12 deficiencies a year ago and have been taking supplements for these deficiencies. Recently, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, with a level of 10.6 mIU/mL. Some of my other symptoms have improved over time. However, I am experiencing balan... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Before providing any further advice, I need to have a complete understanding of your symptoms and medical history. Please provide information regarding some details about your condition as asked below: When did you fir... Read Full »