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A 17-year-old male asked:

16 year old hypochondriac, lack of sleep and severe chronic stress have increased appetite. last thyroid test in march. hyperthyroidism likely ?

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Dr. Tanya Russo
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Unlikely: This is not suggestive of an overactive thyroid.
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Dr. Natalie Hodge
Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Nope: I suspect your anxiety and sleep deprivation are your biggest problems. I would see a psychiatrist or at least psychologist to help diagnose and manage your symptoms!
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Dr. Chirag Patel
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Dr. Mohammad Khan
Dr. Mohammad Khananswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Not likely: Thyroid function is usually normal, please seek counseling and psychiatric help. If thyroid test was normal in March, we need to look for other reasons
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Dr. Louis Cooper
Dr. Louis Cooper commented
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Is here any family history of thyroid disease? Please speak to your physician or counsellor to help with your stress and try to understand what is causing you stress. Your sleep is important and you need to have a clear mind in order to sleep well. I would start with your parents taking you to your pediatrician and if needed to psychiatry, to help with your concerns. Good luck!
Sep 14, 2014

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