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Is Hypothyroidism A Life-long Disease?
Posted on
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
Answered on
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
Last reviewed on
Question : is Hypothyroid a life-long disease?
Brief Answer:
yes, mostly
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Yes, Hypothyroidism is most likely to be a life long disease in most individuals. It usually requires medication for life for the simple reason that once you stop the medicines, the levels of hormones drop again.
Hope this is clear to you.
Regards,
yes, mostly
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Yes, Hypothyroidism is most likely to be a life long disease in most individuals. It usually requires medication for life for the simple reason that once you stop the medicines, the levels of hormones drop again.
Hope this is clear to you.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
I am suffering from Hypothyroidism since last 5 years. Currently I am taking 75mcg dose of Thyronorm medicine as per doctor's suggestion. Please answer my below questions.
1) How frequently one shall check/test for TSH?
generally I do check test after every 3-4 months. and if my TSH is within the limits I don't cist the doctor and if TSH is above limit, I do visit doctor.
2) Any suggestions (DOS/DONTS) for hypothyroidism. Please suggest.
3) Please suggest any books on hypo thyroidism?
1) How frequently one shall check/test for TSH?
generally I do check test after every 3-4 months. and if my TSH is within the limits I don't cist the doctor and if TSH is above limit, I do visit doctor.
2) Any suggestions (DOS/DONTS) for hypothyroidism. Please suggest.
3) Please suggest any books on hypo thyroidism?
Brief Answer:
specific answers are below
Detailed Answer:
Good evening XXXXXXX
to answer your queries specifically.
1. One should check for TSH test once in every 6 months. If you do it every 3 to 4 months also, it is fine. But do it atleast once in every 6 months.
2. Do a lot of exercise. Do not take Goitrogens in excess like cabbage, cauliflower, brocolli, flax seeds.
3. Try this book on Hypothyroidism; it is good - Stop Hypothyroidism: Take Control of Your Thyroid & Restore Your Health Naturally (Natural Health & Natural Cures) by XXXXXXX Weil.
Let me know if you have more queries.
Regards,
specific answers are below
Detailed Answer:
Good evening XXXXXXX
to answer your queries specifically.
1. One should check for TSH test once in every 6 months. If you do it every 3 to 4 months also, it is fine. But do it atleast once in every 6 months.
2. Do a lot of exercise. Do not take Goitrogens in excess like cabbage, cauliflower, brocolli, flax seeds.
3. Try this book on Hypothyroidism; it is good - Stop Hypothyroidism: Take Control of Your Thyroid & Restore Your Health Naturally (Natural Health & Natural Cures) by XXXXXXX Weil.
Let me know if you have more queries.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thanks a lot for your answers...
No more question for now. Will ask you when I will have.
Thanks again!
No more question for now. Will ask you when I will have.
Thanks again!
Brief Answer:
you are welcome to ask any time
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you too. You are welcome to ask me query any time.
Wish you good health.
Take care!
you are welcome to ask any time
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you too. You are welcome to ask me query any time.
Wish you good health.
Take care!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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