Hypothyroidism

2021-08-05 09:08:33
Sir/madam I have detected hypothyroidism t3, t4 are normal and tsh 24.now started throxine 100mcg .i have to go through a dental surgery with local anesthesia. Can i go for surgery or i have to wait to come TSH normal.
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You can go for surgery if your blood sugar levels are normal.

Answered2021-08-05 14:59:59

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Answered2021-08-05 09:20:23

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If it's an emergency surgery then can be done as u said T4 is normal.. But postoperatively need monitoring of bp, glucose, electrolytes.. If it's elective surgery then it would be preferable to delay it till tsh is normal'

Answered2021-08-05 09:18:21

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