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Suggest Remedies For Severe Constipation While On Medication For Underactive Thyroid
Hi I,v just been told l have underactive thyroid about six weeks ago and the last 7 week, s l have had severe constipation my doctor has done nothing l have used everything you buy over the counter and but the minute I stop taking them I go back to being constipated,any advise you can offer,regards
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Constipation is due to underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). You need treatment. Hypothyroidism is due to deficiency of secretion of thyroid hormone from thyroid gland. Levothyroxine is the treatment of choice for hypothyroidism. You need to take levothyroxine for life-long. Dose of levothyroxine depends upon serum TSH level.
What you do?
First get done serum TSH and T4 level. You can visit a nearby pathological laboratory. Once you get the report you can post on this HealthCare magic portal. We will guide you about treatment after checking result of serum TSH and T4. Or you can consult any registered physician in your area
Advice
1. Include fiber in your dietsuch as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, sprouts, baked beans, raspberries, pears, apples, barley, bran flakes, and brown rice
2. Syrup Duphalac 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time
3. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
4. Avoid straining while defecating
5. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day
6. Avoid tea and coffee
7. Investigations – serum TSH and T4
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
What you do?
First get done serum TSH and T4 level. You can visit a nearby pathological laboratory. Once you get the report you can post on this HealthCare magic portal. We will guide you about treatment after checking result of serum TSH and T4. Or you can consult any registered physician in your area
Advice
1. Include fiber in your dietsuch as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, sprouts, baked beans, raspberries, pears, apples, barley, bran flakes, and brown rice
2. Syrup Duphalac 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time
3. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
4. Avoid straining while defecating
5. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day
6. Avoid tea and coffee
7. Investigations – serum TSH and T4
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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