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Increase in thyroid stimulating hormone
I recently went for thyroid profile test. It shows increased level of thyroid stimulating hormone, 11.02 ulU/mL. please suggest any good medicine and doctor to consult with.
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Dr. Asad Raza
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hypothyroidism
Myxedema = severe hypothyroidism.
SX â weakness/fatigue, feel cold, dec memory, constipation, weight gain, depression, bradycardia, dec DTRs.
PE â all (look for weight gain, dry skin, loss of hair, macroglossia, goiter, non-pitting edema (myxedema).
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DX â TSH (increased), Free T4 (decreased). Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (positive in Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis). ⢠CBC, CMP, fasting lipid panel.
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TX â maintain a euthyroid state, w/ F/U Q6 wks. ⢠Levothyroxine, start 12.5â50 mcg QD, then 50-200 mcg QD. ⢠2/3 the dose in elderly.
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Dr. Pallavi R Hegde
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Need details to suggest medicines.
As per age it is reversible.
Good to get a correction in lifestyle.. for cause related to food sleep activity
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