What Causes Hot Sweats And Mood Wings In An Under Active Thyroid Patient?

Posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016

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Question : I am 76 and have under active throid and take thyroxine but I am still getting such hot sweats at times and can this be to do with the menopause and also have such mood swings I have asked Doctors many times about my heats and wondered if it was to do with my thyroid.

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please check your thyroid function

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your questions and understand your concerns.

Hot sweats are non specific symptoms and can be due to menopausal syndrome. Usually it start with menopause. If it is a new symptom, consult a physician to look for other causes like over-replacement of thyroid hormones or other blood disorders like carcinoid syndrome, pheochromocytoma etc

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further questions, I will be pleased to help you.

Regards
Dr Ajish TP

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