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What Medicines Should A Diabetic With Htn Take For Thyromegaly With Retrosternal Extension ?

ok,my mother was diagnosed thyromegaly with retrosternal extension,and her tshlevel is also low .214 but her t3and t4 is normal.she has a history of HTN, DIABETES From last 5 years. she has breathing problem also and she loose 5kg weight in last 2 months. so plzgive me advice what sort of medication we should follow.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,Rohan,
Thanks for query,
First find out the cause for huge thyromegaly.
Consult Endocrinologist and get investigated then treatment can be decided.
reduction of weight is due to thyroid problem.
Ok and bye.
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
she has thyromegaly with low tsh and extension retrosternal .
it press the air way and this is the reason why she has breathing problem .
better to consult surgeon doctor
she need surgery to remove the excess thyroid
it is the best treatment as far as i think .
only medicine will not do better.

i hope i have answered your question .
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What Medicines Should A Diabetic With Htn Take For Thyromegaly With Retrosternal Extension ?

Hi,Rohan, Thanks for query, First find out the cause for huge thyromegaly. Consult Endocrinologist and get investigated then treatment can be decided. reduction of weight is due to thyroid problem. Ok and bye.