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What Causes Hyperphagia, Severe Fatigue, Elevated RBC And Lightheadedness?

Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016

Question: Hi, I have a few symptoms that have been worrying me and would like to know if I should see a doctor. Since April/ May 2016, I have had an increase in appetite and have been hungry even though I have had a normal meal. I have increased in weight which was the first thing I noticed, I haven't weighed myself, but you can see the physical difference. This week, I have been extremely fatigued and lightheaded but have not lost my appetite and have been lying in bed because I have been too tired to do anything. In May 2015, I was put through a series of blood tests because I presented with splinter haemorrhage's on all of my fingernails, I went through more tests and aside from raised red blood cells, nothing was found. I do not want to see a doctor unless there is something I should worry about.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
sounds like thyroid is low

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you describe are typical for low thyroid which is very common in women and easy to treat.
It would be a good idea for you to see a doctor and get thyoid specific blood tests. This tests needs to be ordered specifically and might not have been checked in the work up of the splinter hemorrhages.
Typical symptoms of low thyroid hormone are fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin and cold intolerance. You may not have all the symptoms but with the weight gain and tiredness you need to be checked for this.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

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