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What Causes Increased Appetite, Muscle Spasms And Weight Loss?
Question: Hi - I have the following symptoms lately, all are new with no changes to medications: (1) unusual hunger, (2) muscle spasms (piriformis syndrome), (3) some weight loss without trying to lose, (4) vivid dreams. What lab tests should I do? FYI, I have Hashimoto's. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Few tests
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your symptoms. I presume you are taking levothyroxine for thyroid disease.
You should do following tests.
1. TFT ( thyroid function tests)
2. CBC, ESR
3. Fasting blood glucose
4. Fasting Calcium, Albumin, Phosphorus, Alkaline phosphatase and Vitamin D levels
5. Serum creatinine, Urea
6. Urine routine test
These are the tests to start with and based on the results, we may need additional tests.
Regards
Binu
Few tests
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your symptoms. I presume you are taking levothyroxine for thyroid disease.
You should do following tests.
1. TFT ( thyroid function tests)
2. CBC, ESR
3. Fasting blood glucose
4. Fasting Calcium, Albumin, Phosphorus, Alkaline phosphatase and Vitamin D levels
5. Serum creatinine, Urea
6. Urine routine test
These are the tests to start with and based on the results, we may need additional tests.
Regards
Binu
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