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Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid function test is the blood tests done to diagnose thyroid problems. It includes checking the levels of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), T3 (Triiodothyronine), T4 (Tetraiodothyronine), FT3 (Free T3), FT4 (Free T4), etc. This test can be done at any time of the day, as fasting is not needed.

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I have heavy bleeding on certain days, with no bleeding in between. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor, I am facing a few menstrual issues. It started around the early months of this year. I had a period in the last month that was heavier than normal. There was no bleeding or spotting on the second day. On the third day morning, I had heavy bleeding again. It ended up fading out normally. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and understand your concern. As there are clots in the bleeding, it can be considered excessive bleeding. Hence you should rule out the cause before starting any treatment. I advise you the following tests. 1. USG (ultrasonography) pelv...  Read Full »

I am dealing with abnormal thyroid functions. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, A 51-year-old female is presenting with abnormal thyroid functions, primarily manifesting as hot flashes. Notably, her TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is low at 0.088, and FT-4 is recorded at 0.99. A thyroid ultrasound revealed an enlarged thyroid, while a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your health care provider. I understand your medical condition, and I am here to support you. I have reviewed your inquiry, and while it seems that the 51-year-old woman may have hyperthyroidism, I would need to personally examine the laborator...  Read Full »

What medicines can be taken to treat grade 3 fatty liver?

Query: Hello doctor,My mother's reports are as follows: She has a grade 3 fatty liver. SGPT and SGOT are also not normal. What should we do now? I need suggestions on what to eat and drink.  Read Full »


Dr. Chandra Prakash Tanwar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother is diagnosed with a grade 3 fatty liver and deranged liver enzymes. The first thing is to know the cause of her fatty liver. Viral markers like HBsAg and anti-HCV antibodies must be done. Lipid profile, thyroid profile, and random blood sugar should b...  Read Full »

Kindly explain the thyroid test result related to pregnancy.

Query: Hello doctor, I just wanted to know the result of my thyroid profile test because it is saying something about pregnancy, and I am scared of that. Currently, I am taking Thyronorm 75 mg and Inderal 20 mg.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is high, and therefore you must increase the dose of Thyronorm (Thyroxine sodium tablets) to 100 mcg once daily. Repeat your thyroid function test after t...  Read Full »

My thyroid medicine makes me sick. Should it be changed?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed hypothyroid. I am currently taking WP Thyroid. I have taken Armour and Nature-thyroid. They all make me sick to my stomach. I tried adding generic T3 and it made my symptoms worse, that is, hair loss, cold hands and feet, weight gain, fatigue, GERD, and constipati...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have hypothyroidism. However, you have missed mentioning the thyroid function test results in detail, so as to enable me to suggest an appropriate drug for you. Hope you revert with your thy...  Read Full »

What do antithyroglobulin antibodies indicate?

Query: Hello doctor, I had depression symptoms. When I checked thyroid, it was normal. but when I checked my thyroid antibody the result shows thyroglobulin antibody (ATG), serum: 32.77 IU/mL.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have antithyroglobulin antibodies. The presence of antibodies only suggests that you may develop thyroid dysfunction in the future but as of now your thyroid gland is functioning well. I wou...  Read Full »

Why are my TSH levels fluctuating? Is it due to my periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a thyroid test three years back, and my levels were 7.043 U/mL, so I was put on thyroid medication for hypothyroidism. After experiencing some side effects from the Synthroid drug, I discussed alternatives with an endocrinologist. He advised me to stop my medication and retest after...  Read Full »


Dr. Swaraj Waddankeri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Levothyroxine is one of the safest medicine with as good as no side effects. Earlier you had subclinical hypothyroidism. But, now it has progressed to overt hypothyroidism. You can still wait for another four weeks and repeat the test if it is more than 10 U/mL, you w...  Read Full »

I am worried about my fiance's weight gain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about excessive weight gain by my fiance. He is a 29 year old male, whose height is approximately 6 feet, and he weighs 150 kg. Over the last two years, my fiance had lost around 40 kg using the Banting diet, common in our country. It is based on the principles of no ca...  Read Full »


Dr. Kulkarni Rahul Suresh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, it is advisable to perform the following tests to rule out any pathological cause of the weight gain.  Thyroid function tests. Liver function test. Kidney function tests. Random and basal cortisol levels to check for an evidence of Cushings'...  Read Full »

I am experiencing issues after taking Thyroxin. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female, and I am pre-menopausal. My present weight is 120 lbs, and my height is 5.1 feet. Eight years ago, I have been diagnosed with under-functioning of my thyroid and since then I have been taking the medication, Thyroup. I started this medication at 25 mcg. But, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. From what you have mentioned, it appears that you have hypothyroidism. From seeing your recent TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) values in your recent reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), I suggest that you must increa...  Read Full »

Why am I feeling nauseous despite a negative pregnancy test?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female, who started taking birth control pills eight months back, but I only took it for a week and stopped taking them. In that same week, I had unprotected sex with my fiance, and I had my periods the next day. The next month I got my periods two weeks earlier, and I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see two problems in your history. Let me tell you the reason and solution. Birth control pills come in a pack of 21 or 21 active plus seven dummy pills, or the single dose of an emergency contraceptive pill. Whichever you take, will suppress...  Read Full »

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