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I am feeling heaviness in my face specially around my eyes and also acidity issue due to which I am unable to sleep properly and also suffering from hypothyroidism
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First you have to check your thyroid profile immediately. If there is severe hypothyroidism in thyroid profile then dose of thyroxine should be adjusted . Compliance to drugs is important. Generally thyroixine tablet should be taken in empty stomach 1 hr before food including coffee ,milk . No drugs should be taken along with thyroxine . It will affect absorption of thyroxine tablet . Heaviness of eye may be facial puffiness which is a complication of sever hypothyroidism.acidity can also be due to hypothyroidism. Pantaprazole ,ranitidine , Omeprazole should not be taken with thyroxine tablet as it will affect thyroxine absorption.
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consult doctor immediately for physical examination.do thyroid profile immediately.
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Please check your thyroid profile because acidity, facial puffiness and sleep discomfort are may be due to hypothyroidism.
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check your thyroid profile
Health Tips
take hypothyroidism medication on time
avoid junk foods
take night meal 2-3 hrs before sleep
add some lifestyle changes like exercise and reapeted small meals
something depression or tension related issues may exacerberated these symptoms...so if any ...then consult any psychiatrist
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I understand how uncomfortable this must be for you. Let’s look at your symptoms step by step:
Possible reasons for heaviness around the eyes/face
~Hypothyroidism
~Sinus congestion/allergy
~Eye strain / lack of sleep
~Acidity/GERD
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For your acidity/GERD
1) Eat your last meal 2–3 hours before bedtime.
2) Avoid spicy, oily, fried, citrus, coffee/tea, and late-night heavy meals.
3) Try sleeping with your head elevated (extra pillow or wedge).
4) Drink adequate water, but avoid too much before bed.
5) Small, frequent meals instead of large heavy meals.
For hypothyroidism
1) Make sure your thyroid medication (levothyroxine, etc.) is being taken regularly, empty stomach, with water, at least 30–60 minutes before breakfast.
2) Get your TSH, T3, T4 levels checked.
Consult with me once the reports arrive.
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Seems like all symptoms can be related to hypothyroidism, check ur thyroid function again , and consult an endocrinologist
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If u are taking tablets for hypothyroidism , don't stop tablets for the blood test beacuse your clinician will understand whether u need tablet dose modification by looking at ur report.(means he will understand whether the particular dose of medicine is enough or whether he should increase or decrease ur dose)
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Uncontrolled hypothyroidism could affect adversely gastrointestinal system, facial puffiness, sleep etc.Firdt check your thyroid profile,if not in the normal range, adjust the medicines.You can use ganaton total once a day for a few weeks to relieve acidity issues.
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What is your current thyroid profile and what are you taking?
Drink more water. Take small, frequent meals, more of fresh green vegetables, fruits, particularly papaya,
Avoid fatty, spicy food.
Syp. Mucaine gel 5ml every 6 hours.
Tab pantaprazole 40mg one daily before breakfast for 7 days.
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For heaviness around eyes, get eyes checked and b.p.measured.
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