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Subliminal hypothyroid
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Amsteranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
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 ... Read More
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Dr. Michael Rothmananswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland controls your metabolic rate. Hypothyroidism means low thyroid functioning & is very common & often underdiagnosed. Labs: tsh, free... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
No: If you are clinically hypothyroid, only medication will address the problem.
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Diet's not the key: Being hypothyroid is difficult enough without subscientific / pop diet recommendations. You can basically eat what you please (healthy choices, of co... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Bergumanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Thyroid: Absolutely. You need to take your medication to keep your thyroid function normal. There should be no problem.
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Dr. Stanley Schwartzanswered
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Men with hypo-: Thyroidism usually have normal sperm so are likely to be fertile.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Levothyroxine: Thyroid hormone replacement with levothyroxine is the standard of care for patients with hypothyroidism.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
No: It generally stays stable or worsens, it can, however, be treated vey efficiently by the proper amount of brand name T4 replacement with a daily safe ... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Big spectrum: Thyroid hormones are some of the most important hormones in the body. People with low thyroid cane experience symptoms of: fatigue, sensitive to cold... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Melderanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 29 years experience
Blood test: A simple blood test to check for thyroid hormones T3 (liothyronine) and T4 and tsh.
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Doyle Hueyanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Thyroid: It is best to take it in the morning on an empty stomach and wait 1 hour before eating.
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Lifetime: Hypothyroidism can not be cured, but it can be effectively treated by life-long brand name T4 replacement. See your doctor. Don't get your medical inf... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kevin Passeranswered
37 years experience
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 probl... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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