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Hyperthyroidism -
Condition: Hyperthyroidism
My mother is 65 years old and has been suffering from hyperthyroidism since 2020. She has been taking prescribed medicines regularly, but her condition has not improved significantly.
Her TSH levels are consistently very low, and even during medication the thyroid test results keep fluctuating. I have the latest thyroid reports available and can share them for review.
Recently, we have noticed several concerning symptoms:
Loss of appetite
Extreme sensitivity to smells (she cannot tolerate strong smells)
Gradual muscle weakness and muscle loss
Irregular and fast heartbeat, sometimes her pulse reaches around 140
General weakness and discomfort
We would like guidance on why the thyroid levels are not stabilizing despite medication and what further treatment or tests might be required.
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Can be managed medically. Please consult.
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Have to evaluate for other diseases with similar symptoms.
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Visit an endocrinologist
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Get serum electrolytes and magnisium levels also. Get ISG thyroid also . You have not mentioned how much eltroxin is she taking. Report is of 5th March. Get latest thyroid profile test along with electrolytes and USG thyroid test done. Also get her cardiac work up also to be done. Monitor her pulse and BP every 4 hours .. prepare a chart and then discuss with cardiologist or a physician locally
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with detailed history, drug’s dose, and reports.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Appropriate dose needed
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
Diabetologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
What is current dose? Since when are the results not in range?
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