HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Giddiness While Walking In A Hypothyroidism Patient?

Hello my father who is 65 years old feels giddy while walking. His medical history is as follows: Had angioplasty 12 years back. His blood pressure within normal limits He says he doesn't feel shortness of breath. All his blood parameters looks okay from a recent blood test. 6 months back he was detected to suffer from hypo thyroidism and is taking medication for this. Would you please suggest what type of problem could this be? what kind of tests would you recommend to find the problem?
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
hi iam dr.nallammai

welcome to hcm

thyroid pts usually experience giddiness when their levels are altered..probably they may need to alter their doses..it is advisable to check thyroid levels every 6 months once..so check his thyroid levels and report to ur physician with the full thyroid profile valuesie, T3,T4,TSH,freeT3,free T4,,and take appropriate dose of thyroxine..

also as he had angio done 12 yrs back.i would suggest u to get his ECG done once..and consult ur physician regarding the same
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Interventional radiology


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Giddiness While Walking In A Hypothyroidism Patient?

hi iam dr.nallammai welcome to hcm thyroid pts usually experience giddiness when their levels are altered..probably they may need to alter their doses..it is advisable to check thyroid levels every 6 months once..so check his thyroid levels and report to ur physician with the full thyroid profile valuesie, T3,T4,TSH,freeT3,free T4,,and take appropriate dose of thyroxine.. also as he had angio done 12 yrs back.i would suggest u to get his ECG done once..and consult ur physician regarding the same