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Should I take medications for my thyroid problem?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have thyroid disease. I have done the TSH hormone test and wanted to consult you regarding the medicine.
Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query and lab results (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which has low vitamin D levels and iron levels are normal. I am unable to find any thyroid function test results in the attachments. Kindly send me your thyroid test results for interpretation. You need to take vitamin D capsules 5000 IU daily for one month.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have attached the thyroid reports now. I wanted to know how much thyroid medicine should I take based on this report. The available thyroid medicines are Eltroxin and Thyronorm (Thyroxine sodium).

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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Hello,

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I just read your reports, and you have slightly high TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and high antibodies. If you already have hypothyroidism, you must increase the dose of your thyroid medication, which, unfortunately, you have not mentioned how much you are currently taking. If you are not taking any medication for a long time and are not known to have hypothyroidism, then there is no need to take any medication. These results were done before nine months and are outdated now. You must repeat them and consult again for advice as anything based on these old results will not help.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinodhini J.
Published At October 8, 2020
Reviewed At February 2, 2026

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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