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Answered by Dr. Harshita Sharma

Is my thyroid the reason for my tiredness and weight gain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. After reviewing your information and reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it can be confirmed that you have a thyroid hyperfunctioning condition called Graves disease. There are multiple treatment options available, including medications, surgery, and radioactive ablation of the thyroid. You are currently taking Favistan (antithyroid) 20 mg and Propranolol (beta blocker) 40 mg.

February 23, 2026

My dad has T2D for 20 years. Why he has uncontrolled sugar?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your query. Having a close family member with diabetes and watching them manage it is stressful enough, but in your case, it is your father, and his condition is not well-controlled, which I believe could be even more stressful for you. I appreciate and understand your worry about your father. But, I would point out that you need to take care of and look after yourself as well. Coming back to your query regarding your father's diabetes, I would like to take a look at a few things, like: Diet: An ideal diet would be low in simple carbohydrates but high in protein and unsaturated fats.

October 23, 2025

Can one grow taller after 18?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. Height is a multifactorial trait and is dependent on many things, such as diet, exercise, lifestyle, genetic potential, etc. The one most often ignored is the genetic potential.

July 2, 2024

How to increase the height of a teenager?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that height is a multifactorial trait and is dependent on many things, such as diet, exercise, lifestyle, genetic potential, etc. The one most often ignored is the genetic potential. The natural range for a child's height is the average of the parents' height.

July 2, 2024

Is it safe to continue Thyronorm medication for a long period?

Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Concerning your thyroid medication and exploring alternative management options for your condition: It is advisable to take your medication first thing in the morning, but a 30 to 60 minute window should suffice, rather than the suggested two-hour gap. Could you kindly provide your thyroid function test reports along with any recent adjustments to your medication? This information would offer valuable insight into your clinical status. Incorporating exercise into your routine can significantly support your metabolism and overall well-being.

June 9, 2024

What is the normal range for testosterone levels in adult males?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In adult males, the typical testosterone levels range between 300-1000 ng/dL. However, slight variations may occur due to differences in laboratory methods and calibration controls. Testosterone levels generally decline with age.

April 19, 2024

How to increase the height at the age of 16 years?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Height is influenced by various factors including diet, exercise, lifestyle, and genetic potential. Genetic potential, often overlooked, plays a significant role. The typical range for a child's height falls around the average of the parents' heights.

April 9, 2024

Should I adjust my thyroid medication for elevated TSH levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You mention that you have been on Thyronorm 67.5 micrograms for the last 15 years and that your TSH levels have consistently been above the normal range in the two blood tests conducted within the past six months. If you have not altered your Thyronorm dosage, noticeable changes in your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels would not be expected.

April 8, 2024

What is the treatment for elevated levels of thyroid, HbA1c, and cholesterol?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The blood test results are far from normal. The TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and HbA1c levels are elevated, as are the cholesterol levels. Kindly answer the below-questions to guide you better.

March 25, 2024

What could be the cause of anxiety, cold extremities, and night sweats?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect patient's identity). The hormone profile attached here is indicative of hypothalamic amenorrhea. However one thing to note is that hypothalamic amenorrhea is a diagnosis of exclusion, and other important causes of amenorrhoea must be ruled out.

March 25, 2024

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