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Are Weight Gain, Dry Skin And Cold Feet Signs Of Thyroid Problem?
yes, I am a female age 56. Have had a hysterectomy in 2003 but still have right ovary. don t take hormone replacement due to blood clot that went thru heart a week after surgery. I have gained alot of weight went from 140 and now weigh 180 i am large frame for a women but am only five ft four inches tall. I just had torn ligament surgery in foot in December 2013 and can t work out. my mom says underactive thyroid runs in family. she and my brother have it. i am healthy. take no medications only daily vitamins. i can t loss weight feel tired when i am at rest. have dry skin and hair and my feet and hands feel like ice at night. i live in Texas where it is hot. could i have thyroid issues.
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thanks for your query in HCM. I am Dr.Aliem, and I am pleased to answer your query.
I went through your post, and your clinical profile fits in with hypothyroidism like a glove. This means your thyroid is producing hormones in quantities lower than what is normally required.
I suggest you to visit your general physician who may order a thyroid profile for you to assess the status of your thyroid hormones. This is a blood test. Additionally, a fasting lipid profile may need to be done since you are over weight and have heart problem too. If hypothyroidism is diagnosed, you may have to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy (depending upon your hormone levels). Fortunately, this is available as tablets.
I suggest you to limit your calorie intake i.e minimize intake of high fat and empty calorie foods, including alcohol.
Also, please do work outs as far as possible. Your Physiotherapist/gym trainer will guide you to choose exercises that best suit you, considering your injured foot.
Please avoid taking self medications, even vitamins. They may be harmful in the long run.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to post further queries if any. I will be glad to answer.
Dr.Aliem MD,
Thanks for your query in HCM. I am Dr.Aliem, and I am pleased to answer your query.
I went through your post, and your clinical profile fits in with hypothyroidism like a glove. This means your thyroid is producing hormones in quantities lower than what is normally required.
I suggest you to visit your general physician who may order a thyroid profile for you to assess the status of your thyroid hormones. This is a blood test. Additionally, a fasting lipid profile may need to be done since you are over weight and have heart problem too. If hypothyroidism is diagnosed, you may have to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy (depending upon your hormone levels). Fortunately, this is available as tablets.
I suggest you to limit your calorie intake i.e minimize intake of high fat and empty calorie foods, including alcohol.
Also, please do work outs as far as possible. Your Physiotherapist/gym trainer will guide you to choose exercises that best suit you, considering your injured foot.
Please avoid taking self medications, even vitamins. They may be harmful in the long run.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to post further queries if any. I will be glad to answer.
Dr.Aliem MD,
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