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Ever since giving birth, i have about 1 bowel movement a day & its loose. would this be considered a hyperthyroidism symptom since i have a low tsh of 0.01?

Q: ever since giving birth, i have about 1 bowel movement a day & its loose. would this be considered a hyperthyroidism symptom since i have a low tsh of 0.01?

: The TSH changes with pregnancy. We should repeat an abnormal TSH. In general, a low TSH such as 0.01 would be consistent with hyperthyroidism and diarrhea. Please see a doctor, again TSH can change, so a onetime low TSH , is not always a valid actual clinical value.

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The TSH changes with pregnancy. We should repeat an abnormal TSH. In general, a low TSH such as 0.01 would be consistent with hyperthyroidism and diarrhea. Please see a doctor, again TSH can change, so a onetime low TSH , is not always a valid actual clinical value.

Answered 3/12/2021

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A member asked:

Ever since giving birth, i have about 1 bowel movement a day & its loose. would this be considered a hyperthyroidism symptom since i have a low tsh of 0.01?

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