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Thyroid tsh increase
I have suffered from cold and flu several times since last two years.
Everytime I visited the doctor they prescribed some medicines and I took them and cured in some days but after some months again the problem started.
Recently I took a fullbody test from thyrocare and got to know my tsh is 38.I have hypothyroidism.But why no doctor since last two years never prescribed me to do a thyroid test as I told them my problem in detail like throat sore,cold,body pain,feeling cold sometimes.
And when normally doctor prescribed for a thyroid test.
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Dr. Raga Panicker
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Multiple episodes of cold and flu is not a symptom of hypothyroidism and it is not necessary for a doctor to do a thyroid function test when you present to them with upper respiratory infection, sore throat, body pain etc coz none of these are symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.
Now that you know you have hypothyroidism, please consult an endocrinologist or a general physician for further management
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Consult endocrinologist
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Dr. Rajen Patel
Head and Neck Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Surat
Usually thyroid problem is not related to repeated throat infection
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Low immunity due to vitamin deficiency of iron, B12 and d3 causes frequent throat infection
2nd possibility is allergy
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Go for tests for those vitamins
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