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Hypothyroidism
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I have detected hypothyroidism t3, t4 are normal and tsh 24.now started throxine 100mcg .i have to go through a dental surgery with local anesthesia.
Can i go for surgery or i have to wait to come TSH normal.
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can go for surgery if your blood sugar levels are normal.
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
No problem
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Dr. Apsia Ruhi
Endocrinologist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If it's an emergency surgery then can be done as u said T4 is normal..
But postoperatively need monitoring of bp, glucose, electrolytes..
If it's elective surgery then it would be preferable to delay it till tsh is normal'
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