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What Causes Severe Bloating, Excessive Gas And Constipation After 3 Colectomies?
Question: Had an emergency cholectomy three years ago, have hypothyroidism with my dosage needed to be increased twice, atypical bipolar, terrible bloating, gas. Constipation and string like bowel movements.
Brief Answer:
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. While there can be various reasons for your medical problems, we need to ensure the thyroid is well regulated.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
Free T4
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. While there can be various reasons for your medical problems, we need to ensure the thyroid is well regulated.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
Free T4
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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