Question 1

can hypothyroidism be wrongly diagnosed as hypoparathyroidism, or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Anyone can be misdiagnosed but these two conditions are different and have different symptoms.  It's easy to distinguish between the two disorders on blood tests.

Question 2

what's the difference between hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism and can you have seizures with hypoparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Very diff: The tissues are next to each other, that is about all in common. Read more on each. Extremes in calcium levels could provoke sz.

Question 3

is cla (conjugated linoleic acid ) ok to take if you have hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Nobody knows: Cla is a supplement sold to consumers. Some studies show possible good effects, while others show possible bad effects. Cla is not an fda-approved medication, so it is untested and unproven what brand of cla, what type of cla, or what amount of cla will do in a particular person's body, regardless of his thyroid status. Finding good human research studies on such supplements is usually impossible.

Question 4

12 weeks pregnant. diagnosed with hypothyroidis yrs. ago. now have impetigo herpetiformis during pregnancy. could really have hypoparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis/pregnancy: Impetigo herpetiformis is the name for pustular psoriasis that occurs during pregnancy. It's not known why this rash occurs. There is one report of association with hyperparathyroidism. Most of the time this association is not there, however it should be tested for. Impetigo herpetiformis does need treatment to keep mom and baby safe. Please see your dermatologist.

Question 5

what causes you to get hypoparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Causes hypopara: Most common cause is injury to the parathyroid glands from head/neck/thyroid surgery.  Other causes include a familial disease called polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (pga 1).  Digeorge syndrome is another genetic disease where you were born with no parathyroid glands.

Question 6

food to be taken for hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are clinically hypothyroid, only medication will address the problem.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of being hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: Abnormal thyroid functioning may adversely affect a person's mood. It can also cause weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, as well as other problems. Hypothyroidism can be caused by the thyroid gland itself and can also be caused by certain medications, like lithium. If a person's pituitary gland is not functioning properly, that may cause hypothyroidism. There are thyroid replacement drugs.

Question 8

symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Several: Fatigue, abnormal weight gain, dry skin, cold intolerance, constipation, hair loss, mental and physical lack of stamina, sluggishness, brittle nails.

Question 9

can hypothyroidism be cured?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Occasionally, hypothyroidism is caused by a temporary condition such as thyroiditis, or inflammation of the thyroid gland.  Such cases usually do resolve, and the thyroid goes back to making normal amounts of thyroid hormone.  Most of the time, however, the thyroid gland makes less and less thyroid hormone over time, and lifelong treatment with thyroid hormone is needed.

Question 10

how to cure hypothyroidism ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: What to do with hyperthyroidism depends mostly on what the cost is. Regardless of the cause, however, you should be taking thyroid supplements until the cause  and treatment are determined. You should see your doctor or an endocrinologist ASAP. Good luck.

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