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Good morning. Am I required to go for morning fasting to give a blood sample for thyroid profile? Also can I take my thyroid medicine before the test or not? Thanks.

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Fasting is not necessary according to the recent studies. Taking thyroid medicine before the test will not affect the results, so you can definitely take it. ...  Read More

Which test I need setup for home collection to check for blood pressure and thyroid levels for my mother? She is about 64 years. Thanks.

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Whole thyroid profile and bun and creatinine ratio . Check bp also for 1 weak continue 2 times ...  Read More

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M i having thyroid i have tested it

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Your thyroid function test is normal. Are you on any medication for a thyroid disorder? If yes, what medication are you on? Kindly let me know. ...  Read More

I have some symptoms of thyroid. so plz tell me which tests are helpful to know about my disease means thyroid.

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Hello... What thyroid symptoms do you have ???Sweating , tremors , intolerance to cold , palpitation ,irritability , wet skin are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism... Weight gain , depression , loss of ...  Read More

Does crocin affect blood tests like cbc and thyroid profile ? though there was a gap of around 6-7 hours approx.

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No one time use of crocin will not affect the CBC and thyroid profile readings, only long term regular use would make mild changes in CBC. ...  Read More

I had blood tests and i need to know is there any thing serious with my blood tests please help

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No details of test seen in the question ...  Read More

I would like to know my health picture by performing blood test..knowing on following points: 1. Blood Sugar ( diabetics or not) 2. Cholesterol 3. Thyroid 4. Lipid Profile So, what types of tests should I have perform??

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Do any master health check up in any nearby hospital. It will cost the same amount if you bill the aforementioned tests as separate. Coz it will also contain ultrasound abdomen, Chest X Ray, ECG, Live ...  Read More

Good morning sir/mam. Am feeling very weak n fatigue now a days Even though I eat less or normal am gaining weight.. Have hair loss also... I want to get my blood test and thyroid test checked... Shud I do fasting before thyroid test? If yes how many hours of fasting.. Thank you

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Yes you need to go for thyroid test , overnight fasting is sufficient ...  Read More

Is "Anti Thyroglobulin Anti Body" and "Anti TPO AB" tests both are same? If not what is the difference? Is it ok if I take "Anti Thyroglobulin Anti Body" test to see the Thyroid is temporary or not?

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Thyroid antibody testing depends on the type of thyroid disorder you are having. The two tests you’ve mentioned are different . It depends on your TSH and T3, T4 levels. Anti TPO antibody test is most ...  Read More

Do I have thyroid. Down below I have enclosed thyroid report taken recently. I have pcod and doctor has asked me to take thyroid test. Is it normal.

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It is normal ...  Read More

I am Varshitha from Bangalore I had thyroid problem before 2 years I have taking thyronum 100mg tablet since 2years more Today I give to a blood test to TSH serum report has been sended report says it has 9.76percent but I didn't know how many mg thyronum tablet I should take it . Please suggest me for this

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Consult endocrinologist for thyroid treatment. ...  Read More

What are the blood tests and medicine for premature graying of hairs. Or do I need to take melanin producing meds.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I have attached my blood test reports for CBC, vitamin B12, thyroid and vitamin D. Vitamin B12 and few components in CBC along with hemoglobin count are not normal. Vitamin b12 is 153 and hemoglobin is 9.6 and platelets count is high. Is it alarming? Can you please suggest Thanks in advance

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Your B12 is reduced. ...  Read More

My mother was diagniosed with Thyroid in 2011. We have been doing her thyroid test regularly its always in normal range. My mother takes Thyrox - 50mg. I wanted to check if she can stop the medicine or her dose can be reduced. What tests are more needed to be done. Below are the test results for Thyroid with dates: March 2025 T3 - 109 ng/dL T4

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She has to continue with 50 as the levels are controlled ...  Read More

My mother was diagniosed with Thyroid in 2011. We have been doing her thyroid test regularly and its always in normal range. My mother takes Thyrox -50mg. I wanted to check if she can stop the medicine or her dose can be reduce. What tests are more needed to be done.

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Need current tsh level ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I have been experiencing tinnitus in my left ear only. I recently visited a Government Medical College where I had both audiometry and tympanometry tests done. The results came back normal. I would like to know: What further tests are recommended to investigate tinnitus in one ear (unilateral tinnitus)? Are there any specific scans o

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I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat, MS ENT. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any external auditory stimulus. Patients often describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing, ...  Read More

We performed general blood test for my Father in Law and found that there are some deficiencies. In order to know better would like a consultation but unsure of the type of treatment or doctor

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Consult General physician ...  Read More

I just got my first usg which put my measurements at 10 weeks, baby heartbeat at 176 and baby crown to rump measurement at 3.53 cm. I wanted to know what other tests do I need to do now and in the coming weeks? What blood tests should I do? When should I do the next usg? And what other tests is needed?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ...  Read More

My mother 66years old was just discharged from hospital after recovering from a UTI kidney infection. Post that she was told to continue antibiotics Intravenous(Ertapenem Eczas) once a day for one week and follow up with the doctor with fresh CBC, CRP, KFT and USG KUB. My question is how soon after completing the antibiotics course should she take

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It is better to do after 2-3 days of stopping the antibiotics ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with SLE since 18 years and on hydroxy chloroquine once daily. No organ involvement till now. Starting symptoms were photosensitivity, mouth palette ulcers, frequent fevers, fatigue and skin boils in between which used to be pus filled. Ana positive. Esr was high. But never had joint pain ,no organ involvement till now. After

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

What further tests might I need? How much is reversible? I have had breathing problems for the last one month

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Get pft tests done And take proper inhalers Vaccines advisable ...  Read More

Are these values normal or towards problematic side? I have some symptoms n risk factors so i decided to get this test done as I am worried of getting blood clots Plz review it once -

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Please suggest whether i take thyroid medicine or not? 1. Had thyroid in the third semester of pregnancy after pregnancy,it vanished 2. 2024 March was again diagnosed with thyroid 5.97. As per the doctor suggested, i didn't take any medicine. Just a healthy lifestyle, and it was gone. 3. Recently, I faced some issues such as cold feet , pain in t

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TSH more than 5 requires treatment You can connect with an endocrinologist ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam good morning, i have been diagnosed diabetes from last 10 years and hypertension from last 16 months. From last one year i observed gradually decrease in my hb percentage from 16 to 10 now and increase in white blood cells from 5400 to 10,000. Is this the cause of any type of cancers, from last 8 months i sensed a small lymph at my wai

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Hello sir…It looks concerning as there is significant fall in Hemoglobin with elevated Total counts….Also we need to see what was the palpable thing…Kindly meet a Physician for proper examination and ...  Read More

Hi Doctor Please suggest is there a way to know about child birth or pregnancy issues begore marriage. Does it depend on blood types by any chance? I have hypo thyroidism and periods are regular,so will it affect in any way conceiving?

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There is no test for that..... No hypothyroidism if controlled will not affect child birth ...  Read More

I Have some testicals issues i disomfort on testicals and whole days are weakness in body what are do...

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Connect on call ...  Read More

Need to know the tests required for small intestine..as having bloating and gastric issues since last year ..blood tests or lab tests which are necessary??

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Hello sir i have to book these tests for home collection for my daadi. I did not understand. Pls write it. I Upload photo

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with thyroid during pregnancy first trimester and we had no clue whether It started during pregnancy or earlier coz I was never tested for thyroid profile before although I have family history of it. Now as I have given birth so when should I get myself tested as during pregnancy I was on high medication for thyroid now should I get

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You need to continue the same dose for 45 days following delivery After that your thyroid levels need to be repeated and the dose will be adjusted accordingly keeping TSH levels less than 5 ...  Read More

Before taking thyroid test should I take the tablet for thyroid or not? How long after taking the tablet should I give my thyroid test?

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Yes you can take your medication as per you schedule. But you should give the history of taking thyroid medication to your doctor. See thyroid test tells about the level of TSH and T4 in your blood. T ...  Read More

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