Question 1

what will insurance cover, for bariatric surgery? i am euthyroid, and md keep me hypothyroid.  i have hyper tension and worsening osteoarthritis.

Accepted Answer

Check your insurance: You need to check your individual policy to see what bariatric surgery is covered, What type of surgery, what amount is covered. There are also conditions that have to be met for certain insurance companies to pay for bariatric surgery. Start with a consult with a bariatric surgeon to discuss the different options and then contact your insurance company.

Question 2

is osteoarthritis reversible?

Accepted Answer

Not by : Conservative care, debatable with certain surguries...

Question 3

food to be taken for hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what are the tests for osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Exam and x-ray: Clinical examination and x-ray.  But remember that vertebral osteophytes do not diagnosis osteoarthriits.

Question 5

how to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Pls : Pls see my health guide on this site.

http://www.avvo.com/health-guides/dr-mark-gallands-conservative-care-of-knee-osteoarthritis

then seek the advice and consultation of your primary doctor or local orthopaedist.

Question 6

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 7

what are the methods to treat osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends somewhat on the area involved and the severity of the involvement. Options include, tylenol, (acetaminophen) nsaids, injections, physical therapy, splinting, etc.

Question 8

is it possible for preteens/teenagers to have osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Would be extremely unlikely however and could be related to trauma to a joint as a child.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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