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High cortisol level, laziness, and fatigue. weight gain, facial hair, irregular menstrual cycles

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It seems you definitely have some hormonal problem. It could be PCOS/Cushing syndrome/Glucocorticoid resistance syndrome/hypothyroidism. Need detailed hormonal evaluation to find out the exact problem ...  Read More

My cortisol(eclia) shows value 24.8. i am 16 and weigh 79kgs.i have been going to the gym and its been 2 months and there is absolutely no change in my weight. i go to gym 6 days a week,exercise there for 2hrs,and have switched to a clean diet.Can you please tell me if my high cortisol level is affecting my weight .

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Ya, This might be due to high cortisol levels. I would suggest to investigate the hormones completely. Once the cause is known then we can treat it Homoeopathically for long term relief. ...  Read More

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My Cortisol level is 24.5. I am looking for medicine which can reduce it. Please help to prescribe me meds to decrease cortisol. I have following Symptoms: Sleeping issue, Fatigue, Anxiety.

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Your issues maybe causing an increase in cortisol and vice versa.please share any other reports and prescriptons for a better evaluation. ...  Read More

When should one get a cortisol test done? I have read many times that if we are stressed or have anxiety it could be due to high cortisol levels..please suggest when to get this test done ?

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Cortisol is a hormone that helps your body respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, and fight infection So u having any stress., sudden increase in weight, hair thinning than go for the test. ...  Read More

My wife is getting fat rapidly, we had this Cortisol test at 8 AM in the morning. Her cortisol levels are 6.03. Can you please explain is this normal or some kind of problem

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. It would have been better if you had attached the complete reports. Anyways, 6.03 is normal for her. Thyroid profile wasn't done, why? Abdominal scan w ...  Read More

I am an 32 year young unmarried lady and not sexually active.I have started growing thick hair on my face specifically chin area and around my nipples and belly also. It makes me feel embarrassed and I fear this might create issues in my married life. I have constant fatigue and puffy face and weight gain issues. I am trying to lose weight but fai

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My cortisol level is <0.5 .is this ok.but bio referal ia between 4.3 to 22.40 should i be worried about it?

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When was the blood sample taken for the test? That also factors in your cortisol level which has a normal diurnal variation ...  Read More

Cortisol level down after operation & sugar level increases after removal of left adrinal gland due to tumor.BP level also on higher side now.

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Consult a DM endocrinologist ...  Read More

I got my morning cortisol level tested for obesity it's 18.8mg/dl Male age 32 overweight Is this level normal?

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I am going to check my cortisol levels tomorrow morning but I dont know what's preferable to go for the test fasting or without fasting? Do I need to fast for accurate results or not for accurate results

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Yes fasting for best results. Tested at 8am for accurate results ...  Read More

My sometimes blood glucose after 3hrs of food was coming low like 50 sometimes only so endocrinologist told me to check cortisol levels i test today it came 23.84 what should I do now it's high on lab report

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Your symptoms (glucose ~50 mg/dL after 2–3 hours of meals) are more suggestive of reactive (post-prandial) hypoglycemia, which is common in young individuals and is usually related to insulin response ...  Read More

I have wbc level more than 11000 mostly till 13000 always high why so what can be reason for. Wbc more than 19000 but no symptoms what can be reason what test needed and why

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U need to Get consulted by doctor Immediately to rule out etiologies ...  Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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He has indirect biruubin high means having red cells broken down . It’s called haemolytic anemia. His LDL is high so he will need B12 and medicine for lowering lipids. Contact a physician ...  Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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Video consult with me. He need to start few medicines. ...  Read More

What are the normal levels of cortisol and 17-OHP tests for a new born baby? In the report shared by the lab, they has mentioned the normal levels as follows: Cortisol - 133 to 537 nmol/L 17 OHP - 0.07 to 0.77 ng/ML However when I googled, I got the below are normal range Cortisol - 4.4 to 25 noml/L 17 OHP - less than 630 ng/ML There is a huge diff

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Hello parent! The units are in nmol/ L for cortisol and nmol/ L for 17 OHP too. The values mentioned by lab are comparable in these units to age standards in newborns For converting the cortisol ...  Read More

Im married and have 1 son 1.5 years. I have low testosterone and high cortisol during past checkup. Obse body and had fatty liver. High heart beat during day time.mood swings. Sore throat.kindly help me to what to do future.

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Don't worry there are ways and means to overcome this issue consult with experts don't shy take proper knowledge and counseling advice medication work better than only medication alone will guide you ...  Read More

Cortisol level is low 5.18 before 8 months it is 13.5 what is effect of low cortisol in body .

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In last 6 months my IGE levels moved from 1200 to 2600. I am seeing doctors and taking medicine but levels are not coming down. Bilastine 20 and Montelukast 10mg have been prescribed and I have taken them for 6 months. Still my levels are high. I have no other symptoms except sometime after taking food, Mosquito bite rashes appear on my body.

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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, Im Aarthi. Im 35 yrs old. Im on antidepressants since my 20 yrs. At the age of 27 i was diagnosed bipolar disorder. And till now im taking medication. Im on lithium sr for the first year. But i got hypothyroidism. So my doctor changed my medicines. I thought my weight gain was due to hypothyroidism. Im on thyronorm 75 mcg. My thyroid levels are

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Hello, For weight gain you need lifestyle modifications. Do the test... Treatment will be decided after seeing the test. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am facing a problem in sleeping for the last few weeks,sometimes my face looks so puffy in the morning what can be the reason for this and how can I manage this ?? Pls respond asap.

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

I'm a 24 y/o girl. I struggle with my weight, along with cortisol levels and slow metabolic rate. I weigh around 88kg, and my height is 5'8.5 I go to the gym regularly, and follow intermittent fasting 18-6 hour. Someone recommended L-Lysine to me for increased protein synthesis and controlled cortisol levels. Do you think it's safe for me to take

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It’s best to consult for a healthy diet that can bring your cortisol levels down. You can consult us at - The Nutrition Clinic | Twinkle Mehta’s Nutrimagic ...  Read More

Can high level of stress cause cortisol hormone to pass baby? Will baby be born with mental or behaviour provlem if cortisol hormone is exposed to baby during first and second trimester

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How much time difference should there be between waking up and blood sample collection for the Morning Cortisol test?

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Early morning 4 am best time ...  Read More

How much does our cortisol drop from morning to afternoon? As my Morning(8:55am) Level was 14.12 µg/dL and Afternoon(3:34pm) Level was 13.90 µg/dL

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

I am facing numbness in limbs and pressure in head (after doing some office work or travelling) However, NCV is normal, B12 is normal and tried pregablin and gabapentin. I thought it may be because of stress so i underwent cortisol test and value was 25 ng/ml (Lab ref 57.2 - 194.2). Also i am thin not get fat easily. Blood sugar and Tsh also norma

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Don’t worry. Your symptoms are more of stress which also affect cortisol levels. Avoid stress and do some exercise ...  Read More

No vitamin A supplementation. Still abnormally high levels of vitamin A. I have symptoms of vitanin a toxicity like dry skin hairloss... What could be the cause and possible treatment? Liver function tests are normal.

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My 37 years old husband was tested with 14 level tsh but, t3 and t4 within range. His lipid profile is on higher side. He feels exaustion , vertigo and low bp sometimes. His vit D and B 12 is in deficiency. Should he start med for tsh ( thyronorm 25 mg) or get cortisol levels checked as his stress/ anxiety level have been quite high from more than

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At this instance, start thyroid medicine as well as medicine for Vit D, B12 and Cholesterol too. ...  Read More

My acth is 68 and cortisol 8 am is 25 which is high so doctor told me yesterday to take decdan 1 mg for cortisol 8 am blood sample . So i take decdan 1mg yesterday but today lab was closed at 8 am ...so i contact the doctor what to do now he told me to wait atleast 6 weeks for this test...why should i wait for 6 weeks for dst test plz clear my doub

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So whats the issue with you, have to know first. Acth & cortisol values have to interpret with the symptoms. Better to connect with a call for details discussion/ consult physician/ treating doctor fo ...  Read More

My doc found that i have cortisol receptors resistance after leaving weight gainer containing steroids ( cortisol ) ... I have been facing these symptoms Cold intolrence Increased urination Dehydration Goosebumps High heart rate Bp fluctuations Can anyone give me a second opinion or treatment ? I have been facing this problem since 1.5 year

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Check morning 8am cortisol, thyroid profile,hba1c ...  Read More

My doc said my cortisol receptors have been compromised after taking some weight gainer containing stetiods like dexona I have increased urination, dehydration , bp fluctuations , body weight fluctuations , high heart rate problems, cold intolrence Is there any solution for cortisol receptors resistance ?

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