Question 1

what are the tell tale hypothyriodism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Signs are dry skin, coarse hair, constipation, lethargy, cold intolerance, forgetfulness, depression, mood swings, weight gain. Scalp hair loss and irregular menses also occur.

Question 2

what can be done about hypothyriodism?

Accepted Answer

Take replacement: Most hypothyroidism is due to primary thyroid failure. If you are truly hypothyroid you need to take levothyroxine replacement. Ask your doctor first what type of hypothyroidism you have. Rarely it may be temporary or due to a deficiency of the pituitary hormone TSH which may be accompanied by other hormone deficiencies.

Question 3

can hypothyriod cause other health issues

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Yes: The thyroid affects all system in the body and could cause many health issues.  If you are hypothyroid, it's important to see your doctor to get it treated appropriately.

Question 4

what herbs can i take to help me with my hypothyrodism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: None. Absolutely nothing should replace getting on and staying on thyroid replacement medication.

Question 5

anyone can describe to me what hypothyriodism feels like?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Signs are dry skin, coarse hair, constipation, lethargy, cold intolerance, forgetfulness, depression, mood swings, weight gain. Scalp hair loss and irregular menses also occur.

Question 6

is it normal to still feel symptoms of hypothyrodism even if on medication?

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No: If you're still symptomatic you should ask your doctor when it would be appropriate to recheck your thyroid tests.  Usually we check patients within 6-8 weeks of a dose change. You may need more medication, or, there may be a reason unrelated to hypothyroidism for your symptoms.

Question 7

i've an hypothyrodism.i started with levo 25mcg from 5daysbut never change.my weight is increasing so far.how long does it take for it to start workng?

Accepted Answer

A while, ?underdosed: B"sd 25 mcg is a small dose, usually I usually  reserve for the elderly or heart patients.  In any case the 1/2 life of thyroxine is about 14 days, so it takes about 2 months to steady state.  Glad to discuss details.

Question 8

what is being hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate hormones: The thyroid creates a hormone that regulates metabolism in the body. It works on a number of different organ systems, and is essential to proper body function. If the thyroid stops producing the hormone, you become hypothyroid. This can happen by antibody destruction, direct destruction of the thyroid gland, removal (tumor), or interruption of the stimulating signal from the brain.

Question 9

food to be taken for hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

asymptomatic hypothyrodism causes?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism : Unfortunately the number one cause of this common condition is unknown.  This is often thought of as the most common medical diagnosis in american medicine.  Theories abound as to the cause. Many consider an auto-immune response to a common viral illness leading to this shut down of the thyroid gland. But, genetics also play a major role in this condition.

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