Can Thyroid Disease Cause Depression?

Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016

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Mon, 14 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : What kind of test checks your throyroid any synth one to tell if it is your thyroid all they have givin.me is prescriptions for depression &Lannister

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please check the thyroid hormones.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
If you want to know if the thyroid is the cause of the depression you should check the thyroid hormones:
-TSH, Ft4 and FT3.
If they result to be within the normal ranges than thyroid function is considered to be normal and does not cause any symptom.
If you have already done a hormonal profile please do not hesitate to attach so i can give you suggestions regarding to your concerns.

Wish you good health!
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng