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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid glands are underactive and produce less thyroid hormone. The signs and symptoms include weight gain, cold intolerance, tiredness, constipation, and hair loss. It requires thyroid hormone replacement therapy for life.

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Is my hypothyroidism linked to fertility issues and miscarriages?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old and trying to conceive. Is it too late for me to have kids at this age? I am dealing with a thyroid issue, specifically hypothyroidism. Over the past three cycles, my periods have been irregular. Once, they were delayed by more than 10 days, leading me to suspect preg...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Hypothyroidism can lead to infertility and miscarriages, posing risks like cretinism (a condition resulting from untreated congenital hypothyroidism, posing risks to fetal development and potentially leading to misc...  Read Full »

Why is there increased heart beat in a hypothyroid patient?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife sometimes has a high heart beat more than 200 times in a minute. Gone through ECG and Holter test, but could not find why it is happening. She is 40 and hypothyroid patient and taking Thyroxine 50 mg. Please suggest any treatment for that.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please show me ECG (electrocardiogram) and Holter so that I may diagnose what is rhythm, and prescribe management plan. She is taking Thyroxine which may also cause sometimes fast heart rate. Do thyroid profile, if not done recently, and send me results. Finally, try...  Read Full »

Can hypothyroidism cause increased heart rate?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a high TSH of 10 mIU/L with increased heart rates. My ECG is normal and my blood pressure is high with a level of 160/100 mm Hg. After ten minutes, it was 140/90 mm Hg. I want to know whether a hypothyroid patient have an increased heart rate. I am taking Thyronorm, Multivitamin tab...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tests show that you have subclinical hypothyroidism. It means that you have elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) with T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine) within normal ranges. TSH is produced in the pituitary gland inside the cranium near the brain. This...  Read Full »

I have hypothyroidism, and my TSH is slightly high, but T3 and T4 are within the normal range. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have hypothyroidism. My TSH is slightly high, and T3 and T4 are within the normal range. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. A slightly high TSH level (5.11 mIU/mL) and normal T3 and T4 levels may indicate subclinical hypothyroidism, a mild form of hypothyroidism. In subclinical hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones, but T3 an...  Read Full »

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