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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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I suffer from Grave's disease. Why is my thyroid high?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female and I have a history of Grave's disease, treated with radioactive iodine 15 years ago and have been on Levothyroxine ever since. I have symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and my medication has been increased several times in the past due to high TS...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One of the most common complications of radioactive iodine therapy is hypothyroidism. I suggest that you increase the dose to 150 mcg. Some patients may require up to 300 mcg so do not worry about the dose. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and...  Read Full »

I have hypothyroidism. Can it be related to low sex drive?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old unmarried male suffering from hypothyroidism. I have been on tablet Thyronorm 50 mcg. A few days ago, I checked my TSH level, which was 8.57 mIU/mL. I have had a low sex drive and a weak erection for the past six months. Is this associated with my hypothyroidism? Kin...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your dose of tablet Thyronorm is insufficient, so your sex drive is low. However, thyroid hormones are essential in sexual desire and erection. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below. Take table...  Read Full »

Why is a 10-year-old kid gaining more weight?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 10 years 5 months old and is gaining weight. I feel it is more than normal. Thyroid test has been done. He is fully healthy and has food normally.  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand all your concerns. I have checked the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The values point to the state of hypothyroidism. Please revise with me if he has any symptoms like cold intolerance, constipation, low heartbeats or ove...  Read Full »

I am depressed about having hypothyroidism and irregular periods. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 26 years old and have been suffering from hypothyroid problems and irregular periods for the past three years. I am scared of going to a doctor. I take Eltroxin 50 mcg, but my period problem persists. My periods occur once in 50 to 60 days. And this makes me feel depressed.Please help...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Hypothyroidism is one of the common causes of oligomenorrhea (low amount and delayed periods). The tablet Eltroxin (Levothyroxine) 50 mcg is suitable, but the dose may require upgrading. We cannot proceed with diff...  Read Full »

I took 500 mg of Levothyroxine. Should I go to the emergency room?

Query: Hello doctor,I took 500 mg of Levothyroxine. Should I go to the emergency room?  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Excess thyroid hormones intake could cause life-threatening symptoms. Do you have any of the following symptoms? Palpitations. Excessive sweating. Hand tremors. Rapid breathing. In case you have these symptoms, please seek medical advice in the ER (emerge...  Read Full »

How can we manage hypothyroidism?

Query: Hi doctor, I have thyroid problem, deficiency of vitamin D, gastric issue and my hands get numb. Sometimes I get burning and pain on the left side of the chest. I also have a lot of stress and anxiety. My weight is increasing day by day. I feel lethargic and I have frequent urination. I am taking T...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms like numbness in hands, weight gain and lethargic are most likely due to hypothyroidism which may require increasing the dose of thyroxine medication. Please provide me with the latest TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) result. Frequent urination occurs due ...  Read Full »

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