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What is the reason for my sister getting her menstrual periods every 15 days?
Query: Hello doctor, This question is regarding my sister. She is 33 years old. She is a mother of 6 year old twins. Two months ago, she was diagnosed with thyroiditis. From the last month, she gets her periods, once every 15 days. Kindly tell me the probable reason and the course of action to be taken. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sister has subclinical hypothyroidism. Start her on tablet Eltroxin (Thyroxine) 50 mcg, once daily, to be taken early in the morning on an empty stomach. Get the TSH levels repeated after three months. Thyroid abnormalities may be one of the reason for menstrual ... Read Full »
Is it possible to treat my left side thyroid enlargement without removal?
Query: Hello doctor,The right side of my thyroid was removed two years back due to enlargement. After removal, testing was done, and no cancer was detected. My remaining left side has always been slightly enlarged, but it becomes slightly bigger over the past month, and when pressure is applied, there is a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned, it is increasing in size, so in that case, you should do your thyroid function test and USG (ultrasound) examination of that remaining part. If it is normal swelling, then it can be treated with medicines. Otherwise, the remaining part also has to be r... Read Full »
From the attached USG report, can you tell me the risk of thyroid cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is 62 years old diabetic patient. The following details are her thyroid gland ultrasonography report. Thyroid gland is in the normal position. The size of the thyroid gland is increased and extends to the substernal area. In the right lobe of the thyroid gland, there is a cystic de... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The risk of cancer cannot be told exactly. Although the hypoechoic nodule, age and calcification are kind of in favor of malignancy. Ultrasonography of thyroid is not a sure test to diagnose malignancy. I would rather do FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) from both t... Read Full »
Can early maturity be stopped in girls?
Query: Hi doctor, My granddaughter became obese last year. The doctors detected some thyroid problem. After taking the pills she became normal. Now, she is expected to have early maturity. She is 6 years now. Before three years she had a head injury. But, she was normal and it was ignored. What treatment ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypothyroidism itself can be one of the causes of this prematurity. When have you got thyroid levels done? I suggest you to repeat if not done recently. What is the height of the child and her current weight? How much dose of thyroid hormone you are giving? Read Full »