Question 1

what causes an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Most often: inflammation with antibodies that inhibit production of thyroid homone

Question 2

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 3

how can i treat my underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: Please seek medical evaluation by your physician, an internist or an endocrinologist. After comprehensive assessment, a treatment plan will be recommended to you.

Question 4

can singing help an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No.: Thyroid hormone corrects the effect of an underactive thyroid.

Question 5

what are the signs of underactive thyroid?

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Depends: With mild hypothyroidism, there may be no symptoms.As the level of thyroid hormone diminishes, however, you may notice fatigue, weight gain, dry skin and hair.You may also feel cold much of the time.A simple blood test usually confirms the diagnosis.

Question 6

underactive thyroid what dose it do to men?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is: Different, and the dose of brand name T4 needs to be customized to you by following serial blood tests.

Question 7

what are some symptoms of underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Many: Some common symptoms are: fatigue, sensitive to cold, dry skin, constipation, hoarse voice, weight gain, high cholesterol, muscle ache/weakness, joint pain, heavy periods, brittle nails/hair, depression. Many other conditions can share these symptoms so if you suspect it, get a thyroid blood test.

Question 8

how can i know if i have an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Labs: You need to have TSH and free thyroxine or total thyroxine levels measured in your blood.

Question 9

what are common symptoms of underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid symptoms: There are several places in the cascade of hormone production, which when disrupted, cause the thyroid hormones to be low.  Fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, unexplained weight gain, puffy face, impaired , muscle weakness, high cholesterol, hair loss, hoarseness, arthritis, low heart rate, depression, dry skin, abnormal menses are a few symptoms.

Question 10

a concern about an underactive thyroid, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Get ur thyroid profile drawn.  Ur pcp should be able to treat if levels are abnormal.

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