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How to treat hyperthyroidism during pregnancy
I am 28 year old lady and pregnant. I am in my 2nd trimester and having hyperthyroidism. Is it a rare thing? What is the treatment for hyperthyroidism during pregnancy? Is it safe to take the medications for hyperthyroidism in pregnancy? Should I take alternative medicine treatments also? Will there be any side effects?
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Dr. Manju Kumari
Obstetrician
32 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have to take medicine like thyronorm or eltroxin.With other medicine you have to take otherwise direct effect on baby and cause some congenital anomalies to baby.Get done TSH level.
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