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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

For the past 12 months, I have been experiencing thyroid-related issues. Initially, I consulted an ENT doctor, who advised me to undergo several tests, including FNAC, TSH, T3, and T4. The reports did not show any major problems, although the ultrasound report mentioned a goiter. The doctor prescribed levothyroxine tablets, which I have been taking

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Dears sir/Mam, For the past 12 months, I have been experiencing thyroid-related issues. Initially, I consulted an ENT doctor, who advised me to undergo several tests, including FNAC, TSH, T3, and T4. The reports did not show any major problems, although the ultrasound report mentioned a goiter. The doctor prescribed levothyroxine tablets, which I h

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Hello. Hope you are well. You are experiencing persistent swelling despite normal thyroid levels. This does happen. Now we would normally wait and watch, to see if it reduces on its own. Surgery is r ...  Read More

Thyroid tests of baby 1. After 48 hrs of birth Age: 2 days TSH=14.64 Chemiluminescence method, serum 2. Age: 10 days Free T4= 2.14 TSH= 12.40 3. Age: 25 days T4=8.3 TSH = 9.93 4. Age: 4 month 9 days. done today Free T4=1.22 TSH= 5.410 Is it normal ? Will it get fine on its own or medication requ

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Reports are normal Breastfeeding will be the main food till 6 months Repeated testing not needed every 10 days Repeat tests after 2 months ...  Read More

I had a recurring Urine bacterial infection, now I still have Urine burning sensation and bubbles while I urinate. Now I am taking Magnesium glycinate for sleep and worrying will it damage, I have a tingling sensation on Both legs Which tests should I Do?

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Plz consult ...  Read More

What blood tests should be done to understand the perticular cause behind current Pmos diagnosis. Please suggest the only important ones

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connect ...  Read More

30M, 170 cm, 70 kg About 4 years ago, I developed recurrent bacterial UTIs (~10 episodes), treated with multiple antibiotics based on urine cultures showing different bacteria. My main symptom was burning during urination. During this period, I lost 7–8 kg of muscle mass and have never regained it. Later, a prostate massage followed by urine

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Blood tests have taken for iron, magnesium and d vitamin. They are low . Can you suggest any tablets. I am unable to upload my reports document. It's allowing for only photos

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Need report ...  Read More

Gastro dr advised repeat blood tests liver function, kidney, ptinr etc after 6 months. 5 months have passed but I also need to do sugar thyroid tests now suggested by diabetologist. My question is that : can i give gastro blood tests 1 month early so that all blood tests are done at one time? Or is it advisable to finish 6 months n then do gastro

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Doing the blood tests 1 month earlier to combine them is usually fine in most cases. It should not significantly affect the results. You can do all tests together if convenient, but inform your docto ...  Read More

He is diabetic and recently had glucoma surgery the thing is he losses his weight and his voice texture also dicresed and almost his bp is low ,,, camwhat tests to be done

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DIABITIC profile, lipid profile, BT, CT ...  Read More

Hi iam 29 year female unmarried. From last 3-4 months I see a sever hair loss with itchy scalp, pattern hair loss. MY PERIOD is also not lasting more than 2 days, and period blood is brown and sometimes it's very light colour/water. I was taken few test like Lipid profile, TSH,T3 in the month of June and TSH value is 7.0. Do I need to retake the te

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion ...  Read More

I’ve had a lot of hair fall for 3 years but in the past 2–3 months, I’ve also noticed hair thinning. My ferritin is 17.9ng/mL, Vitamin B12 - 267 pg/ml, vitamin D serum - 36.6 ng/ml and thyroid tsh is 3.48. Are these levels okay for hair regrowth? Should I take iron or B12 supplements? If yes, which ones and for how long?

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You can start iron supplements with prescription. But you need more detailed evaluation to identify the cause for hair loss. Better to consult a physician. ...  Read More

I have tested my thyroid(TSH) and i got 3.00 . Test Done: TSH only • TSH Result: 3.00 µIU/mL • Reference Range: 0.35 – 5.10 µIU/mL

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get ft3 and ft4 done too ...  Read More

In 71 yrs female with early stage compensated liver cirhosis, asymptomatic, no alcohol use, prediabetes, hypertension. LFTs, IgG are moderately elevated. ANA+. No ascites/jaundice. Biopsy not done. ?AIH?PBC How often repeat blood tests (LFT, RFT, PTINR,CBC) are advisable? Is every 3 months compulsory? Also can cirrhosis cause increase d-dimer?

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Every 3 month - Cbc, lft ,RFT, INR 6 month - USG abdomen ,AFP afp as per protocol 3 months also followed Ogd - every year ...  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

I have a problem with constipation due to thyroid. Is there any solution for this.l? Please suggest.

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Control your Thyroid first (TSH ...  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

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