Question 1

i had a thyroid with tsh level of 12 subsequently i had malaria and the level fell to 5 now after an year its 17 did that drop happend bcoz of malaria?

Accepted Answer

TSH levels: Tsh is affected by a number of factors apart from thyroid the levels you report are within limits of variability not detecting fluctuations of disease state establish a dose of lthyroxine to keep TSH between 1 to 2.

Question 2

i had my ivf on 29 may fet with two embroys.. i am feeling mensus cramps from last many days... but my thyroid level increaes to 12..can i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

IVF: Since you are only a 10 days from your IVF you are only going to have to wait a few more days to find out if you are pregnant. You can do a home test now. If negative then repeat it in about a week if you miss your period. Your thyroid levels need to be addressed by your doctor.

Question 3

could an elevation in one's tsh level be indicative of hyper/hypo thyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: When the thyroid makes too little hormone (t4 and t3), the pituitary makes more TSH to try to compensate.  So an elevated TSH is indicative of a thyroid that has failed or is failing, and you may need to take levothyroxine.  See your doctor.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of thyroidism?

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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 5

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 6

how to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?

Accepted Answer

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 7

taking collagen but have a hypo thyroidism is it ok?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

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.

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I had a thyroid with tsh level of 12 subsequently i had malaria and the level fell to 5 now after an year its 17 did that drop happend bcoz of malaria?

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I had my ivf on 29 may fet with two embroys.. i am feeling mensus cramps from last many days... but my thyroid level increaes to 12..can i be pregnant?

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Could an elevation in one's tsh level be indicative of hyper/hypo thyroidism?

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What are the symptoms of thyroidism?

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What are the symptoms for thyroidism?

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How to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?

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Taking collagen but have a hypo thyroidism is it ok?

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

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How do i know if i have thyroidism?

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Can you have both hyper and hypo thyroidism?

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