Question 1

is shingles and hypothyroidism connected?

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No: Shingles is from reactivation of the chicken pox virus already in your body.   Thyroid problem is usually not from any infection but an autoimmune process.

Question 2

are shingles and hypothyroid related?

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Not related: Shingles is due to reactivation of the herpes zoster virus (chicken pox), & can be spread to people who have not had chickenpox.  Reactivation usually occurs when one is under stress or is ill or immunocompromised. Hypothyroidism is related to a functional decrease in thyroid levels which can result from a number of causes, including autoimmune disease.

Question 3

could hypothyroidism increase the likelihood of acquiring shingles?

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Unknown: no one knows what activates the dormant chickenpox virus in nerves to then appear as a shingle's episode

Question 4

food to be taken for hypothyroid?

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

Question 5

what are the symptoms of being hypothyroid?

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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 6

symptoms of hypothyroidism?

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

Question 7

can hypothyroidism be cured?

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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 8

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 9

how is hypothyroidism diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Lab work: You can diagnose hypothyroid by the combination of symptoms, physical signs, and most importantly, lab works.

Question 10

what is secondary hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Underactive thyroid: Hormone in blood stream due to pituitary insufficiency

thyroid gland fine, but pituitary gland not working corectly.

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