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Why Would A Teenager Battle Persistent Major Depression Disorder When All Her Family Members Have Been Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism?

If a teenager has a parent with hypothyroidism, and that parent all their siblings and both parents also have hypothyroidism. Teenager has TSH in normal range but is battling Persistent Major Depression Disorder is it possible the thyroid is an issue?
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Hello,

In people with normal thyroid levels, hormone changes in HPT triggers depression. Brain function is also affected. Your teenager is suggested to get done repeat T3, T4 and TSH. Thyroid hormone imbalances lower energy and physical strength. If the levels show imbalances, treatment will be accordingly.

Get your teenager clinically examined by a psychiatrist / counsellor, she/he may need medical support, conservative treatment and therapy like CBT, talk therapy, group therapy, etc. The teenager is advised to stay away from addictions like drugs, smoking, alcohol.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Why Would A Teenager Battle Persistent Major Depression Disorder When All Her Family Members Have Been Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism?

Hello, In people with normal thyroid levels, hormone changes in HPT triggers depression. Brain function is also affected. Your teenager is suggested to get done repeat T3, T4 and TSH. Thyroid hormone imbalances lower energy and physical strength. If the levels show imbalances, treatment will be accordingly. Get your teenager clinically examined by a psychiatrist / counsellor, she/he may need medical support, conservative treatment and therapy like CBT, talk therapy, group therapy, etc. The teenager is advised to stay away from addictions like drugs, smoking, alcohol. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician