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Thyroid problem
What will happen if a person diagnosed with thyroid does not take medicine. What are the side effects.
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Signs n symptoms of both hyper and hypothyroidism are different depends on what is the scenario
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Consultation needed if any queries... if there is no wt gain lethargy or any issue
Repeat the tests again if in doubt or consult again
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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That depends if its hypothyroid or hyperthyroid. Either case it will worsen. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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If you have hypothyroidism and don't take medicine your hypothyroidism will worsen. Symptoms include weight gain, lethargy, fatigue, hair loss, constipation, irregular menstrual cycle etc.
If you have hyperthyroidism you will have symptoms opposite like weight loss, hyperactivity, irritability, frequentl bowel movements etc
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always take your thyroid medicine in time
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Symptoms of deficiency will develop
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Dr. Shaista Fatma
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consultation needed.
Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886
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Dr. Rishikesh Hukeri
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
Side effects are for medicines
When you dont take medication
You ll have effects.
Effects of the illness.
Either of Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism whichever you were diagnosed with.
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