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Is it thyroid?
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My mother has suddenly gained around 6-7 kg weight, muscles are sore. little body ache, inflammation in whole body, cold and fever sometimes and there seems like a bump in the neck region around Adam apple.
Internet suggests underactive thyroid.
Please confirm it. How should we proceed?
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See,you haven't mentioned if she was taking any prior medications.So will need a detailed history.
As for the symptoms you have told,it does indicate hypothyroidism but you will need a few tests done to confirm it as it may also be due to other problems.
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If possible do a face to face consultation to a nearby physician
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Dr. P Madhushree
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3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Within how much duration she lost 7 kg weight??
& Kindly get Thyroid function test
Need extra history to diagnosis
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Kindly do a Thyroid function test
Likely hypothyroidism
Need further detailed history to rule out other causes
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You didn't mention the age of your mother, any previous health issues, any medicine that she has been taking.
Consult a General Physician with all the information.
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First thing how much was her weight and she lost 7 kgs within how much time.
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get tft done for reassurance
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let me know if there is also cough? if cough duration is more than 14 days get sputum checked to rule out tb which is commonest cause of above complaints in india
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There are many reasons for weight gain , seeing by ur symptoms it might be due to thyroid issue , so do a thyroid function test , If possible do Usg .
Cold clammy extremities are clasical of hypothyroidism
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Do a early morning thyroid function test preferably empty Stomach
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Get a thyroid hormone analysis and ultrasound neck, consult a physician in your area for a clinical examination.
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Your mother needs proper examination and investigations.Do visit a physician for face to face consultation
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Hiii
According to the symptoms given by you
I would like to suggest a complete thyroid profile done as
It does indicate low thyroid values could be the cause of these symptoms
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Hello ma'am
Sudden weight gain, body aches, swelling, and a neck lump can be related to thyroid issues, but other causes are also possible, so it cannot be confirmed without tests. Please get thyroid profile (TSH, T3, T4) and ultrasound neck done to identify the exact problem and then proceed with treatment.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga
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28 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear Practo User.
Thanks for sending across your query.
Sudden weight gain, body aches, swelling, and a neck bump may indicate hypothyroidism or thyroid inflammation. A thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH) and ultrasound are essential. It would be better if you come for evaluation, diagnosis, and effective treatment. Early care ensures better recovery.
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Dr. Amit Bawalia
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2 yrs exp
Jaipur
How long time she lost 6-7 kgs weight?
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Dr. Vipul Damkondwar
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3 yrs exp
Nanded
Need to know if your mother is on any antilipemic drugs which may lead to myopathy,Provided uncontrolled waight gain may cause such alterations in metabolism.Also do thyroid profiling (T3,T4,TSH) as a preliminary thyroid workup.
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Do a thorough Thyroid workup - Thyroid profiling,USG thyroid Local
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Don't panic and Avoid random internet sources to come at any diagnosis.
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Dr. Shahnaz
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7 yrs exp
Pune
It could be due to various reasons . Get thyroid function tests and ultrasound thyroid .
Basic blood tests like cbc , liver function test . After your thyroid function tests it is better to do other tests like anti tpo antibodies .
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Dr. Chandra Lekha Sigilipalli
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Visakhapatnam
See dear all these symptoms pointing towards hypothyroidism
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Do thyroid function test for confirmation
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Start medicine as soon as possible
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