Thyroid is disrupt

2021-05-24 08:59:20
So my mother's is on her post covid treatment when she developed swelling on her face and fatigue also restlessness and lack of sleep . I doubt as there is sudden gain in weight so I did a thyriod test and all of her thyroid profile is low t3,t4 and tsh all are low .what treatment should I start ?
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It is sick euthyroid syndrome. Treatment depends on the absolute T3,T4 values. Usually gets reverted after stress subsides

Answered2021-05-24 16:38:00

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COVID and steroid medications used to treat it can cause some changes in thyroid function which may be temporary. Please consult on line to provide more details of history to decide if she needs medication for thyroid.

Answered2021-05-24 11:06:52

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Was she still on steroids??

Answered2021-05-24 09:34:30

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