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My friend who is 23-years old has hypothyroidism. However, contrary to the standard symptom of weight gain, she has actually undergone a significant weight loss. I can’t help wonder if hypothyroidism can cause weight loss. Has she lost weight due to a better lifestyle or is it just a result of her condition? Responses from those belonging to the me

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Hello dear It is not compulsory that person you have hypothyroidism will gain weight .I have many patients who lose suddenly because hypothyroidism. If you want to discuss in details ,about this ,cons ...  Read More

If a woman is pregnant with hypothyroidism. What will happen if she take carbimazol ?? Will it cause any harm to her ??

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If someone is having hypothyroidism and is taking carbimazole it will suppress the gland further. Kindly consult for your concern. ...  Read More

Can depression cause hypothyroid problem or hypothyroid cause depression i have no thyroid problem 1 years ago but now it is in high tsh. is doing meditation useful for this problem

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Hypothyroidism is highly correlated to depression. Both need to be treated to improve functionality ...  Read More

If I control my hypothyroidism well will it cause cvd or any other disease later in life? Does hypothyroidism cause Chronic kidney disease?

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If you control hypothyroidism with correct dose of thyroid medicine, the risk of having high cholesterol and CVD decreases. If you take higher dose than needed of thyroid medicine to control hypothyro ...  Read More

Does hypothyroidism affect sexual arousal and sex drive? My TSH level is 7.9. Taking thyronorm since many years. While taking medicine tsh level comes in control. But stopping medicine shows increase in tsh levels

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Yes Hypothyroidism can cause loss of libido (reduction of sex drive). Normal TSH level is upto 4mIU/ltr., As yours is 7.9 , it reflects hypothyroid status. You need to continue treatment for long term ...  Read More

Does untreated hypothyroidism lead to CVD later in life? I'm on treatment and it's under control now. Does hypothyroidism also cause Chronic Kidney Disease?

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Hypothyroidism if not treated can cause high triglycerides which can cause CVD or any vascular events in future. Untreated hypothyroidism can cause severe hyperuricemia which eventually may affect re ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My tsh was 6.99. TPO antibodies are negative. Will I eventually get goitre? Does hypothyroidism cause thyroid swelling?

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No, hypothyroidism don’t cause thyroid swelling ...  Read More

I am having hypothyroid. I would like to take Ashwagandha tablet along with my thyroid tablets for improving my hypothyroid. Can i take ashwagandha table. will it cause any side effects?

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Dear friend it is not advisable to have ashwagandha Tablet with out doctor consultation because it may cause some adverse effects like heat boils over the body or in the mouth if it doesn't suit. You ...  Read More

Doctor does hypothyroidism cause kidney damage? I'm hypothyroidism and on Thyronorm 50 MCG. My tsh is well under control. My kidneys will be fine right?

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Nothing to worry....do KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST EVERY YEAR FOR PRECAUTION ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My tsh was 6.99. Too antibodies are negative. Will I eventually get goitre? Does hypothyroidism always cause thyroid swelling?

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Everyone does not get goitre. Do you family history of hypothroidism? No, hypothroidism does not always cause thyroid swelling ...  Read More

I am suffering hypothyroidism with cervical spondylitis Continue left shoulder pain and chest pain since 1month TSh 14 Take etroxin 75 before 2month with thyrodinum 200 and cal carb 200 since 15 days Start thyrodinum 3x yes or no

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Better to consult the physician , constitutional prescription will heal the thyroid problems rather than clinical one. For the best cure consult me online ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My 8 year old daughter was very slim till last year suddenly gained weight but the weight is consistent. She is 115 cm and 28 kgs. She is physically active and very good in school. She rarely eats junk n sweets. We consulted paediatrician and he advised blood tests. Her t3, t4 are very low and tsh>496. Vit d is 6 B12- 165 Cholesterol

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Hypothyroidism is due to many causes. Since TSH is so high, get your child tested for antibodies ( ANTI TPO, anti TSH receptor antibodies). Some cases are reversible but some require lifelong support. ...  Read More

Hello doctors. I got my blood tests done in August, and I have been concerned about my thyroid levels, do I have subclinical hypothyroidism, or am I okay? I have been gaining weight despite my diet being the same, I have been feeling fatigued too, although I think my low Vitamin D levels are a culprit in that too, but Im mostly concerned about my t

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Thyroid profile seems normal currently.. Fatigueness and weight gain can be due to pcod or related to side effects of the medication taken for it Need detailed history ...  Read More

Can hypothyroidism patient take propanolol for palpitations? (Second opinion),... ... ... ... ... ...

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First need to know why there is palpitations? Then can proceed with medication Need to know more information like from how many days she is on medication? When is the last time you checked ur thyroid ...  Read More

Does a single kiss on cheek and hand causes sexually transmitted disease , can it causes HIV or any other std?

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No kissing doesn't cause it .. ...  Read More

Hello dr Am married women I'm hypothyroid patient since 4 years takes daily 62.5 mcg thyroxin I felt weight gain since 2 years Nowadays there is cool sculpting technique and metabiom program running I want to loose my weight can I got for these treatment Kindly help Thank u ...

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Weight gain is not solely due to hypothyroidism, there can be other causes too. Kindly connect for detailed analysis and further treatment ...  Read More

I'm a 23 year old female and of 74 kg weight and 147cm height .I'm having hypothyroidism of tsh 19 and would like to lose weight since I'm feeling fatigue,breathing difficultly ,suggest me regular indian foods which I can eat and foods to completly cut and any changes to be done in daily life

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

I got detected with hypothyroidism in the month of june , Since june my periods became irregular and I am loosing a lot of weight. I had protected sex in the month of may and got skipped my periods in june. I did pregnancy tests and all were negative. My periods came after 45 days but lasted only 2 days. After that in the month of july i got cramps

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Yes,withdrawal bleeding after deviry means no pregnancy. ...  Read More

I am 23 yrs old Male. 90kg weight 172 cms height and BMI : 30. I have Hypothyroidism since childhood and have been taking medicine since 13 years. Earlier I was 78kg but last year I gained 10kgs so my physician increased my dose from 50mcg to 75mcg. I am currently on 75mcg Eltroxin and do regular thyroid profile checkup and everything is within

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My Father aged 56 known case of subclinical hypothyroidism and CLL. He has gone through immunomodulators and now on acalabrutinib. Query is about subclinical hypothyroidism his TSH was 14 3 months ago and was on thyrox 125. Is it a higher dose of thyrox should we reduce the dose or is it okay and did the immunomodulators and Chemotherapy has an imp

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I am 32 yr old female Weight 47.7kg Diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year Started thyronorm 50mcg from july 2024 when Tsh was 80 Took test again in dec- tsh was normal Took test again in feb-TSH was 11.5 Again took test today i.e May 25 TSH is 10.4 I am doing strength training for 5 times a week Doctor didn't gave me any dietary restrictions

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

Hypothyroidism patients my TSH was 249...135 in Nov 2024. I was taking Dose thyronorm 100mcg In Jan 2025 TSH 46.67 thyronorm 125 mcg In March it was 29.47 thyronorm 150 mcg After 6 weeks I got a thyroid profile test done My current TSH on 18 Apr is 0.14 My query is what power of thyronorm should I take ? Should I continue thyronorm 150 mcg ? I

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Hello to all respected doctors, i have been dealing with the problem of fatigue, irritation, high touch sensitivity, anxiety, depression and brain fog symptoms for a long time, i have asked questions about them in a previous query but i saw a doctor and he said to get myself thyroid test done my TSH id 4.80 and my free t3 and t3 t4 are at normal ra

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Ignore . Just change your lifestyle and enjoy . Do exercise regularly. Develop some hobby and take cut D and B12 ...  Read More

I’m a patient hoping to get some insights from doctors, especially endocrinologists, psychiatrists, or other healthcare professionals, about a recent health concern. I’m trying to better understand my situation and learn more about what might be going on, as I feel a bit lost after a recent doctor’s visit. I’ve been on quetiapine (an antipsychotic

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I have hypothyroidism (5.95 TSH) I am taking medication. And my weight is 42.56 kg only. I am doing yoga in the morning and 30 mint walk at night... Please tell me what to eat and what is selenium rich food? Can I take roasted flaxseed (Alsi)? And We use mustard oil in the house for making vegetables. My family doesn't like olive oil. Is mustard o

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I'm am male of age 27 diagnosed with hypothyroidism. It's been 8years I'm on medication. Currently I'm taking 100 MCG thyronorm upon docs prescription. Yet last week I got a general tsh,t3 and t4 tested. Tsh was more than20 and t3 and t4 was normal. To reconfirm I did the test again for tsh in another centre. It showed 28. So why this much variatio

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My baby was identified as having congenital hypothyroidism on the 22 day of birth and from then he is on treatment..he is taking 25 mcg daily..After one month of treatment his tsh was 0.79 and T4 was 1.79 and now after 1.5 months of treatment tsh is 0.61 and T4 is 1.22. I want to understand why his T4 has reduced even though his tsh is also steadil

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Your baby’s current TSH (0.61) and T4 (1.22) levels are within the normal range for infants on treatment. The slight T4 dip while TSH decreases is likely due to: - Dose adjustmentsas the body adapts ...  Read More

Hi. I have Hypothyroidism for the past 5 years. I'm on medication. Recently, I have noticed that my weight isn't going down despite proper diet & exercise. When I travel abroad, I lose weight. But, when I return to India, I gain weight. Pls advise me, as to what I could do. Thank you.

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For thyroid patients, a weight loss diet and home remedies include eating iodine-rich foods like seaweed and dairy, zinc-rich foods like oysters and nuts, and selenium-rich foods like Brazil nuts and ...  Read More

We recently married , later got to know that my wife had a hypothyroidism from past 10 years , Now we are planning for babies , wanted to know the chances of getting pregnant and baby health life in future

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Why my weight is not increasing even if I have hypothyroidism since 2 years...my thyroid level was last year 9.444 ...I m confused

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Need to analyze your reports properly. Which levels are you indicating? TSH, T3 or T4. Are you on any medication? ...  Read More

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