Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

My postprandial sugar levels are high even after taking Metformin. Do I need Insulin injection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetes has many complications, so it is not just to bring down the numbers but to monitor and treat complications associated with diabetes. Check your eyes for retinopathy, kidneys with urine albumin creatinine ratio, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I have chronic fatigue with high LH. How to treat it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it appears that you have slightly high LH levels but thankfully, normal testosterone. It could be possible because of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Can we have hypertension at young age?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry and do not take unnecessary medicines without investigations. High blood pressure occurs at a young age due to hyperaldosteronism, renal artery stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and still, there ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Are there any chances left for me to grow at least 5 feet 10 inches?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can still grow up to the age of 20 years. The parameters mentioned by you are quite normal and there are still chances to grow more. I suggest you take a healthy diet and follow a proper ro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

My blood work showed a high TSH level. Kindly suggest medication.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your TSH is high and T3, and T4 are normal. It is called subclinical hypothyroidism. You need to take Levothyroxine 25 mcg once daily before breakfast. Take for six weeks, then repeat TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

My blood report shows high cholesterol levels and low vitamin D. Kindly help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your Vitamin D is very low, and you need to take supplements like Vitamin D3 50000 units every week for at least three months. Then repeat your Vitamin D and let me know if you need to continue or not. Vitamin D is abu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I feel severe fatigue and exhaustion even after a good sleep. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest that you might benefit from cognitive behavior therapy for your symptoms, and also consulting a psychotherap...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Are depression, irregular periods and memory problem symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Hi I think you have already done a lot of surfing and research by yourself. Regarding your doubt, yes, hypothyroidism and depression are interlinked. Depression is more common in people suffering from hypothyroidism. And your irregular menstrual cy...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prathish Kumar

Will low TSH level cause irregular heart beat with hand tremors?

good day to you ma'am the thing about thyroid function test is that it has to be interpreted in a very specific manner. it is not a very simple test to interpret. since your TSH is on the lower side and t3 and t4 are normal we will have to check you...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nasir

Why do I need to examine TSH with HAMA for hashimoto's thyroiditis?

Hello let me briefly explain to you how hashimoto's thyroiditis works. basically what happens in hashimoto's thyroiditis is are thyroid attacked by certain or substances known as antibodies which are produced by the body. this is a disease state bec...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nasir