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60 year old on thyroxin
60yr obese no hypotensive male
K/c/o hypothyroidism since 7-8 yrs.he was on thyroxin 50mcg , but due to symptoms (lethargy, weight gain, sleppiness in day time,pedal edema)& increased TSH level. He was switched to 75 mcg since 2 month.
Now he is feeling chest pain radiating to left arm around ulnar boarder.
Dryness of mouth & skin,
Pigmentation patch over tibial shin ,
Should he use 75mcg now or shift to 50mcg ??
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
Diabetologist
13 yrs exp
Howrah
Consult with Doctor ASAP for chest pain. Do TSH test done & consult with endocrinologist
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
Endocrinologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
For deciding 75 or 50 ug u need to get one TSH... But u need to urgently show to do 2 for chest pain because this is unlikely due to thyroid dose...
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