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Can Hypothyroidism Be Treated Completely With Any Specific Treatment?

Hello Doctor .. My mom is suffering my hypothyroid since few months.. it s under control as of now.. Can this be completely reduced with any specific treatment ? Also as a result of hypothyroid she has a puffy eyes.. Eating non veg or alcohol consumption once In a month would affect her health? Kindly suggest.. Thanks in advance.. Regards , Supriya
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Levothyroxine is the treatment of choice for hypothyroidism and is the only treatment available. Serum TSH should be measured to monitor for adequate replacement. TSH can take up to 4 months to normalize. TSH is measured 6–8 weeks after initiation of levothyroxine and then annually once you are on a stable dose of levothyroxine. Your mother need to take levothyroxine for life-long. Any interruption in treatment will cause symptoms of hypothyroidism.
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1.     Continue levothyroxine as suggested by your doctor
2.     Do not alter dose or stop medicine unless suggested by your doctor
3.     Get done serum TSH annually to monitor proper treatment
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Can Hypothyroidism Be Treated Completely With Any Specific Treatment?

Levothyroxine is the treatment of choice for hypothyroidism and is the only treatment available. Serum TSH should be measured to monitor for adequate replacement. TSH can take up to 4 months to normalize. TSH is measured 6–8 weeks after initiation of levothyroxine and then annually once you are on a stable dose of levothyroxine. Your mother need to take levothyroxine for life-long. Any interruption in treatment will cause symptoms of hypothyroidism. Advice 1. Continue levothyroxine as suggested by your doctor 2. Do not alter dose or stop medicine unless suggested by your doctor 3. Get done serum TSH annually to monitor proper treatment I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks