Question 1

body temperature 36.3 i'm feeling cold it'd 18 degrees c outside. is this underactive thyroid ? had thyroid test 3 months ago. results negative

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: If thyroid tests are normal, your intolerance to cold is not related to an thyroid disorder.

Question 2

could vitamin d have helped your underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin4 low thyroid: I am not aware of any specific effect on vitamin supplements to low thyroid. If your thyroid is low, which can be confirmed by lab tests, then simple thyroid supplement is the appropriate treatment.

Question 3

tell me what is underactive thyroid ?

Accepted Answer

Low thyroid hormone: Being produced by thyroid gland

can cause fatigue, constipation , dry skin, loss of hair
and other symptoms.

Question 4

is there a cure for underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No: Of course, much depends on the underlying cause , but generally, there is no "cure." there is treatment, in the form of supplemental thyroid hormone, called levothyroxine.

Question 5

can an underactive thyroid cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: Yes, and you must have your doctor check your thyroid levels. If the thyroid is OK your doctor will need to manage your vertigo.

Question 6

can a underactive thyroid cause you to anemic?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Make sure your thyroid level has been normalized when you proceed with any anemia evaluation or therapy.

Question 7

what are symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Typically low energy and possibly weight gain, but - beware - most patients with hypothyroidism have to get really bad before they notice the symptoms, blood testing can check it much earlier.

Question 8

does having an underactive thyroid reduce male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Fertility: Yes it can affect the quality of the sperm and thereby affect fertility.

Question 9

at what age do they routinely test for underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No routine: There probably isn't a routine age at which it is recommended that all people be tested for an underactive thyroid.  However, older people can have an underactive thyroid with unusual symptoms or, essentially no symptoms at all.  So many doctors will fairly routinely test their patients' thyroid functions when they are 65 or so.

Question 10

can smoking weed effect a person with an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No it will not but: Smoking weed will not effect a person with underactive thyroid.But smoking weed can be harmful if smoked in excess and can be habit forming
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Body temperature 36.3 i'm feeling cold it'd 18 degrees c outside. is this underactive thyroid ? had thyroid test 3 months ago. results negative

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Could vitamin d have helped your underactive thyroid?

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Tell me what is underactive thyroid ?

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Is there a cure for underactive thyroid?

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