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I seem to have many of the symptoms associated with under active thyroid. my gp said i have a slow resting heart rate (52) i'm 46yrs old.

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Confirm with labs: please have a thyroid function test to evaluate low thyroid that is the next step

Dr Ghattas agreed

Answered 6/26/2015

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A member asked:

I seem to have many of the symptoms associated with under active thyroid. my gp said i have a slow resting heart rate (52) i'm 46yrs old.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr Ghattas agreed

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