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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

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

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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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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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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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Hi.. my cortisol level is 23.71 ug/dl. Is it normal? If not what can I do? I have PCOD All my other blood tests are normal

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Cortisol is normal but it’s difficult to say with just report. So need to take history and examination and correlate the report. ...  Read More

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 cortisol level (morning) 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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Low levels of cortisol can cause weakness, fatigue, and low blood pressure. If you have any sever stress will also lead to to fall in your cortisol levels. And if no symptoms ...  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 have PCOS. And I also have a hump on the back of my neck. Will the hump go away with weight loss? And how do I reduce cortisol levels? Please help.

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Take proper consultation with endocrinologist for hormonal evaluation Specially to rule out Cushings if required if signs suggestive as u have described abnormal distribution of fat that is hump.... ...  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 am on regular medicine with doctor consultation for acidity and gas once a day in morning ( Dompan 20) since couple of years . I had recently done a test to check my enzyme levels and also Liver enzymes (LFT) . The liver test was perfectly within lab range but Amylase level was 23.8 U/L ( lower than lab range of 28-110) . I also occasionally tak

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Your report showing slightly low amylase is not a cause for concern, especially since your liver function tests are normal and you have no major symptoms. Low amylase levels are usually not clinically ...  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

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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Recently had blood test and found to have iron serum 51, Vitamin D3 29.3 and folic acid 4.39 , am I having lower level of these vitamins ?? If so pl suggest supplement to increase these levels

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

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

Iam suffering from chronic stress in previous years and my muscle mass was decreased and cortisol fat was increased in belly side and now iam feared that the belly fat will becomes turn to fatty liver

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Try working out cardio and strength training Minimum processed foods, eat lean protein and avoid sugars and fat. 7-9 hrs sleep daily Excess productiom of cortisol can cause fat deposits over the bel ...  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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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

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

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

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

Hba1c 6.4 Age 29 Weight 77 Height 5."5 Need to know food choices, and what should I avoid, to lower it

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Hello Everyone is different.. you need a personalized diet plan and lifestyle modification... Contact throught practo... ...  Read More

Hello! I'm attaching my reports of Lipid Profile & Liver function test, please prescribe me an diet to lower my LDL, Albumin & Direct Bilirubin & Raise my HDL levels .

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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Plank daily can increase cortisol and will it affect pcos and worsen the pcos condition. Wat can improve pcos

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The triglycerides level of my husband is 400mg/dl And vldl cholesterol ratio is 80.22mg/dl.. How to reduce it quickly at home ..please help

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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

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