Question 1

could hypothyroidism too cause hirsutism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Highly unlikely that thyroid and hirsutism are related.
If you are hypothyroid you must be taking thyroid replacement. Please see an Endocrinologist about this.
Hirsutism suggests you see a Dermatologist

Question 2

food to be taken for hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

im hypothyroid sometimes my hearbeat vll be 108 y?

Accepted Answer

Hormone levels?: Make sure you're on brand name T4 replacement only and have your doctor check to see that your level is normal. If fast heart rate continues at rest, check w/your doctor.

Question 5

i am a hypothyroid person. what are the foods to avoid hypothyroid person?

Accepted Answer

None: Hypothyroidism is not caused or affected (for better or worse) by any specific food. It is treated with specific medicine.

Question 6

is hirsutism dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: Hirsuitism is not dangerous, but you may want to ask your doctor why.  For example, a hormonal or thyroid problem may need treatment.  Pcos (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is another example - the hirsuitism it can cause is not in itself dangerous, but associated findings like weight gain and high sugars are.  Ask your doctor; they may choose to run some tests to be sure.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

is hypothyroidism hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Depends on the cause of your hypothyroidism. Congenital hypothyroidism (since birth) is less hereditable than acquired (latter in life) hypothyridism.

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