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What is Hyperthyroidism?
The thyroid gland produces a hormone thyroxine responsible for various body functions. When the thyroid gland is overactive, there is excessive thyroxine ( thyrotoxicosis ) which leads to various complications such as sweating, tremors, thyroid storm. This is called hyperthyroidism, commonly treated with drugs or surgery, depending on the cause.
Questions and answers on "Hyperthyroidism"
I have been taking Neomercazole for hyperthyroidism (which i got during pregnancy mostly) Started with 30 mcg per day before 18 months and now on 5mcg per day. Had lost 8 kgs due to hyperthyroidism and have gained 20 kgs, overall weith gain of 12 kgs. Can i go on a Hcg diet for weight loss or will that be taking risk with hyperthyroidism ?
MD Hi,
Two things
1. This is not an approved treatment for weight loss. Long term benefits and risks are not well studied
2. If you are taking HCG it will worsen your thyroid status as it stimulates thyroxine to produce more thyroid hormones.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any...
Why don't doctors really know the relationship between hyperthyroidism and weight gain? After years of chronic fatigue, a visibly pronounced butterfly buldge in my neck, and a weight gain of 50 lbs in one year, I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Apparently I have a "hot" nodule...I have read volumes of there is no relationship. Ok, if there is no relationship between my sudden weight gain (I have always been at weight or under weight) and hyperthyroidism....what is really going on with my health?
MD Dear friend, Greetings from HCM... i appreciate your concern .. but hyperthyroidism will cause WEIGHT LOSS!!! similarly hypothyroidism will cause WEIGHT GAIN.. please read your report carefully and meet your surgeon .. definitely your problems can be resolved soon there are many ways of doing...
I have hyperthyroidism, My vitamins contain 75 mcg of Iodine, is it safe to take them?
MD Yes it is generally considered safe. Hyperthyroidism can be complex to understand and manage. For more information review WWW.WWWW.WW
Most multi vitamins have small amounts of iodine, that are deemed safe.
However, sometime certain tests and treatments for hyperthyroidism require the individual...
i am 34 years old,man, suffering hyperthyroidism from the last 25 days.now i am taking the medicine:carbimazole 5mg(12 tablets aday) and propranolol 40 mg(3 tablets a day).now from today i am facing a problem that come in the blode with stool.now what i have todo.please give me suggestion
MD Hi,
If it is a frank red blood in stools it could be due to bleeding from anus, rectum or large intestine. If it is altered blood (black or dark brown) it could be from your stomach or small intestine. I think you consult a physician immediately.
If i were your treating physician i would have...
I NEED MEDICINE FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM, I'VE SO MANY LABORATORIES AND IT NOT MALIGNANT THE DOCTOR SAID THAT I NEED A OPERATION IMMEDIETELY BUT THE REASON I CANT UNDERGO TO THAT TREATMENT BECAUSE OF LACK OF FINACIAL, CAN YOU GIVE ME MEDICINE FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM?
MD Hello,
Sorry to learn about your difficult situation.
In cases where a definite treatment of hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine or surgical removal of thyroid gland is not possible, than the hormonal balance should be maintained under control with oral tablets (methimazole or PTU).
You may...
hi...i'm 33 years old,and have hyperthyroidism,taking 50mg of thyroxine everyday...but recently i'm feeling very tired and sleepy..i always feel exhausted after small chores and my body feels to rest and rest....my legs also give up on me..i'm 68kg's.
MD Hello,
I have gone carefully through your query and understood your concern.
The symptoms you described are suggestive for underactive thyroid, it means that probably the dose of levothyroxine you are taking is not enough.
I would recommend to check TSH level and adjust the dose according to it's...
Hi,Im Roopashree and my age is of 33 years and Im suffering with hyperthyroidism since from 11 months ,I have started taking treatment since from the day I got to know i have hyperthyroidism,but the hormones(T3,T4,TSH) are not coming in normal ranges. So,please let me know the Permanent cure for hyperthyroidism.
MD Hi thanks for contacting HCM...
Here for giving comment your report values needs to be known and accordingly investigated with TSH receptor antibody detection to rule out graves disease ...
Drug history also should be taken like of lithium , interferon alpha etc .....
If drugs are not effective...
hi,my wife was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in year 2010 in the middle of her pregnancy....she is taking eltroxin 50 since then,but she is not gaining any weight and mainly she has a very dull face skin with some pigmentation marks..but the main worry is her face looking as sick and dull...i am not sure it is hyper but initially the test tsh was 18,12 then sometimes within normal after medication
MD Hello sir,I understand your concern.In my opinion it might be hypothyroidism not hyperthyroidism.Eltroxin is prescribed in hypothyroidism.If she is sick and dull I suggest you to see if thyroid is under control or not.Yearly evaluation is necessary always .Also check for any stress if she is...
I have been tested positive for graves disease, hyperthyroidism and cardiomipythy which I have been led to believe are all related, I have and ECD implant and heart functions have improved however muscle weakness still very bad especially legs at times limiting mobility, i am supposed to go for more neurological testing, what could this possible uncover?
MD Hi, what ever you have got diagnosis and treatment. You are going to have neurological testing. let us hope for the best.
In the mean while you take the fresh juice of palatable vegetables, daily, to increase the resistance.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neuro tropic injections...
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Recent questions on Hyperthyroidism
MD I am a 48 yr old woman who has supposedly gone through menopause. Recently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and the treatment went all the way into hyperthyroidism. In the meantime, my breasts have became unusually painful and the nipples are extremely sensitive. Also, there is excessive moisture around my vaginal and anal area. It has become quite a problem and sometimes has a fishy odor.
MD Hey, Im a 25 year old male. I have been having symptoms of hypothyroidism and a few of hyperthyroidism, such as cold hands and feet, sensitivity to cold, dry skin, I never sweat even when exercising, low heart rate ( 52 BPM resting) but also have social anxiety and nervousness. I recently had a blood test done at a near by lab for cheap. TSH 1.580 Thyroxine (T4) 8.2 ug/dL T3 Uptake 35% Free Thyroxine Index 2.9 Do you see any problems there? I can t go to a doctor because i have no health insurance and have no money. I also read that hypothyroidism can play a part in delayed puberty. I didn t see any development until i was 16/17 and still look very young and feel underdeveloped. Is there anything else that could cause these symptoms? Should I get more blood work done?
MD Hi. I am 33. I ve astham, samters triad, overactive thyroid and ibs at present. Last year my thyroid was underactive and in November last year became borderline which led to overactive.Also have had migraines. Also had a hysterosocopy, coloscops, endoscopy done in last 2 years. Had ananphalytic shock once and asthma attack once. I also had a flare up just before last christmas. Have had palpitations up and down also. Suffer from high blood pressure and told i m too young for blood pressure tablets. I m 5 ft 5 and wegh 10 stone.Can you calculate my life expectancy please?
MD i have just come back from holiday the weather was hot and i started suffering with fast heartbeat, i have an under active thyroid i decided to cut down my medication whilst there which seemed to help, i also had sweating on the back of the neck and chest.
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