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Hypothyroidism mental pro
I am facing extreme mood swings since the last few months. Anxiety attacks r now frequent. Find it difficult to process emotions w/o going through tears. My hypothyroidism is being treated since almost a decade now. Is depression a part of side effect of hypothyroidism? My thyroid levels are within normal ranges.
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Dr. Nikhil Prabhu
Diabetologist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
You are on diabeta SR 1gm.
Have you recently checked your sugars ?
Almost 50% of diabetic patients suffer from depression, prevalence is even more in metro cities.
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there, , if you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), you may experience: Mild to severe fatigue, Depression Appropriate treatment — such as medication that blocks your body's ability to produce new thyroid hormone or replaces missing thyroid hormone — usually improves both emotional and physical symptoms caused by thyroid disease. Consult Psychiatrist...
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