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Low thyroid
Hello my father is 68 year old and recently he has done their blood test and in the report his T4 total is 2.90 hence the normal range in between 5.1 to 12.45 and he is currently on medications for depression from last year ..so should he take the medicine for low thyroid ?
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Please share the complete report of Thyroid profile.
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- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
- [x] Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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1. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test: Measures TSH levels, which can indicate hypothyroidism if elevated.
2. Free Thyroxine (FT4) and Free Triiodothyronine (FT3) tests: Measure thyroid hormone levels.
3. Thyroid Antibody tests: Check for autoimmune thyroiditis
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Remember, this is a general overview, and individual circumstances may vary. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Health Tips
Lifestyle Changes:
1. Diet: Eat iodine-rich foods (seafood, dairy), selenium-rich foods (Brazil nuts), and zinc-rich foods.
2. Exercise: Regular physical activity can help improve thyroid function.
3. Stress management: High stress levels can exacerbate hypothyroidism.
4. Sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
5. Regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is crucial to adjust medication doses.
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Ok no problem.
It is low.
Get tsh done and have a follow up.
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