Question 1

what are the symptoms of thyroidism?

Accepted Answer

2 different ways: Hypothyroid includes weight gain, slower mental processes, fatigue, constipation, reduced menstruation...  Hyperthyroid includes weight loss, shakiness, elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rate, feeling hot....  See your doctor or endocrinologist.

Question 2

what are the symptoms for thyroidism?

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Fatige/dry skin/cons: The following symptoms
fatigue
dry skin
constipation
unexplained weight gain
depression
slow heart rate
thinning hair
heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods
muscle weakness
hoarseness
puffy face
constipation
thinning hair
increase sensitivity to cold
impaired memory
elevated blood cholesterol level
muscle ache and joint pains
syptoms get worse if not treated with thyroid hormone.

Question 3

how to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?

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Thyroid med: Hypothyroidism can be treated with thyroid hormone replacement.  If the diagnosis was made correctly, you most likely will need to take the pill lifelong.

Question 4

taking collagen but have a hypo thyroidism is it ok?

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Yes: collagen supplement is not a contraindicated with hypothyroidism. The question why are you taking collagen supplement . collagen is provided amply in the diet if you eat animal protein.

Question 5

is there a kind of hyper thyroidism that resolves without treatment ?

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Yes: Dequervain's thyroiditis can make you hyperthyroid for a few days or weeks then self-cure. Another cause is eating beef into which the animal's thyroid was accidentaly placed by the butcher.

Question 6

how do i know if i have thyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Testing: A full evaluation by a doctor including a careful history, physical exam and appropriate blood testing.

Question 7

can you have both hyper and hypo thyroidism?

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Not simultaneously: Hi. Yes, you can, but not simultaneously. For example, treatment of Graves' disease often renders the patients hypothyroid. Hypothyroidism can sequentially follow hyperthyroidism. Same for a self limited process called a subacute thyroiditis - hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can be over treated causing hyperthyroidism. Hyper and hypo cannot be present at the same time.

Question 8

which is easier to correct- hyper or hypo thyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Usually hypothyroid: If your thyroid is not working (hypothyroidism), the hormones can easily be corrected with levothyroxine.  Routine blood tests monitor the dose.  If you are hyperthyroid, your doctor needs to determine the cause.  Some causes resolve spontaneously, and others require thyroid suppressing medication, or radioactive iodine, or surgery.   These treatments is best discussed with an endocrinologist.

Question 9

can thyroidism affect my monthly period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: thyroid dysfunction can affect you menstrual cycle. If you havent been checked, it is an easy blood test.

Question 10

anyone know anything about hashimoto's thyroidism symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hashimoto's symptoms: Some common symptoms are: fatigue, hair loss, hoarse voice, slower speech, depressed, brittle nails, dry skin, feeling cold, constipation, weight gain...

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