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Is hyperthyroidism a serious condition, and what is the treatment for it?
Query: Hi doctor, Is my hyperthyroidism serious? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your blood tests (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) show you have hyperthyroidism. It means your thyroid gland is producing more thyroid hormones. We need to know if you have any related symptoms like palpitations, tremo... Read Full »
My husband has an overactive thyroid. What are the treatment options for him?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid. He received two medicines, tablet Carbimazole 20 mg (twice a day) and tablet Levothyroxine 100 mg. I have an underactive thyroid, so giving him both the tablets seems strange. I researched the NHS website and understood that thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Hyperthyroidism can be due to many reasons, including Graves’ disease, multinodular or single nodular goiter. Some endocrinologists prescribe tab Levothyroxine and tab Carbimazole together for active hyperthyroidism and later give Car... Read Full »
What should I do to control my weight with hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hi, I am a hyperthyroidism patient. My weight was 143 lbs when I was normal. And then my weight is suddenly decreased and it was 114 lbs, and I knew that I have hyperthyroid, so treatment was start from last year and now my current weight is 161 lbs, can you help me how can I control weight now? I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to iCliniq.com. First of all you need to control your thyroid function so that the thyroid hormone levels should be stable. When the thyroid hormone levels increase you will lose weight. I don’t know why you are taking Inderal (Propranolol)? It is given initially to control symptoms b... Read Full »
Will taking PTU for hyperthyroidism during pregnancy cause any complication?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I have a problem with hyperthyroidism during my pregnancy. I am in my fourth month of pregnancy with TSH- 0.07, T4- 161, T3- 2.34. What are the complications with this? Is it good for me to take PTU. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is usually treated with Propylthiouracil 50-100 mg/day. Generally, treatment is withdrawn four weeks prior to delivery after which normal doses may be resumed. Your hormone levels are still very high, you need to increase your dose. Pregnanc... Read Full »