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Thinning Of Hair, Weight Gain, Short Feeling Of Detatchment Suggesting Possible Hyperthyroidism. Blood Tests Normal. Guide
I have several symtoms which suggest cyclical hyper thyroidism but blood tests do not confirm this diagnosis (symptons: hair thinning, weight gain, odd attacks which occur every 28 days - these are not really panic attacks, but a feeling of detachment which last about 30 seconds and continue for about half a day). I am due to have a MRI scan shortly.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
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Dr. Balaji Bharadwaj,
Psychiatrist's Response
Psychiatrist's Response
Thinning of hair and weight loss might suggest hyperthyroidism. Weight gain is usually seen in hypothyroidism. However, you have mentioned that blood tests (including thyroid functions) are normal.
Your feelings of detachment lasting 30 seconds may be an epileptic phenomenon and an EEG will be more useful than an MRI. Do these monthly episodes occur around the time of menses?
You may consult a neurologist or neuropsychiatrist for your symptoms to make sure these are not panic attacks. Further investigations will be advised by him.
Your feelings of detachment lasting 30 seconds may be an epileptic phenomenon and an EEG will be more useful than an MRI. Do these monthly episodes occur around the time of menses?
You may consult a neurologist or neuropsychiatrist for your symptoms to make sure these are not panic attacks. Further investigations will be advised by him.
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