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Can Hypothyroidism Induces Giddiness?
IO have been suffering frojm giddiness since 2000, and consulted number of doctors. Ther have been various opinions however majority of doctors suggested mixed anxiety and depression accoudingly I was treated with Tab Quatace and sertariline. since 2009 the medicine has been changed to Lopnazep and Sertraline. At times there seems to bne improvement however I am unable to get rid permanemntly. Lastly one phychatrist has suggested that I am suffering from bascilary migrane however I am not convince have not taken any medicine. My family doctor is of the opining that along with psychartic issue I am also having reaactive hypoglycima which aggregavets the problem along with hypothyroidism. I have gone thru all the necesary pathological tests but in vain. My FBS, RBS, BP thyroid and other tests show normal values Please suggest me on my email id : YYYY@YYYY , YYYY@YYYY With Regards Ghanshyam Lalwani Cell no 0000 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Abnormalities of the thyroid may cause dizziness or giddiness as a symptom.
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) may cause palpitations, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.
-At the other side, Hypothyroidism, may also induce giddiness.
But, in your specific case, considering that your thyroid tests are normal, I can underline that the thyroid gland is excluded as a potential cause for you giddiness.
You mention that with the antipsychotic medications,your symptom has improved.
In these circumstances, my advice for you is to have a regular follow up with your treating psychiatrist for necessary doses or medication modification, accordingly to your actual symptom/s.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist
Abnormalities of the thyroid may cause dizziness or giddiness as a symptom.
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) may cause palpitations, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.
-At the other side, Hypothyroidism, may also induce giddiness.
But, in your specific case, considering that your thyroid tests are normal, I can underline that the thyroid gland is excluded as a potential cause for you giddiness.
You mention that with the antipsychotic medications,your symptom has improved.
In these circumstances, my advice for you is to have a regular follow up with your treating psychiatrist for necessary doses or medication modification, accordingly to your actual symptom/s.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist
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