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Do I Need To Start Medication For Subclinical Hypothyroidism?
Question: Do I need to start medication for subclinical hypothyroidism?
Brief Answer:
Not necessary, it will depend upon some more tests and your symptoms!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your reports are suggestive of subclinical hypothyroidism. if you have any symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, like weight gain, hair fall, over sleepy, loss of appetite, weight gain, and menstrual disturbance, then you need treatment.
test your ANTI TPO levels. If high, you need treatment. If anyone in your family is suffering from thyroid disorder, you need treatment.
If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, you need treatment.
Regards
Not necessary, it will depend upon some more tests and your symptoms!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your reports are suggestive of subclinical hypothyroidism. if you have any symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, like weight gain, hair fall, over sleepy, loss of appetite, weight gain, and menstrual disturbance, then you need treatment.
test your ANTI TPO levels. If high, you need treatment. If anyone in your family is suffering from thyroid disorder, you need treatment.
If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, you need treatment.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi Doc,
i am planning pregnency. .25mg has been started by doctor. How long i have to take this medication. is it for life time?
i am planning pregnency. .25mg has been started by doctor. How long i have to take this medication. is it for life time?
Brief Answer:
Continue same plan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you are planning pregnancy, then the decision is right. the report is dated 31/7/18, today is 9/8/18, so it is just 9 days. kindly continue same plan, recheck after 6 weeks TSH and FT4 and let me know. Also, kindly tell me your weight. As to your query , whether to take it life time, you need to send me your anti TPO report.
Regards
Continue same plan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you are planning pregnancy, then the decision is right. the report is dated 31/7/18, today is 9/8/18, so it is just 9 days. kindly continue same plan, recheck after 6 weeks TSH and FT4 and let me know. Also, kindly tell me your weight. As to your query , whether to take it life time, you need to send me your anti TPO report.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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