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Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism. Took Medicines. Having Bloated Stomach, Face, Breast. Questions To Ask The Doctor?
Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in November, the thyroid was not utilizing the hormones. I blew up like a balloon and was put on T4 & T3 thyroid medication , finally regulated (I thought) in Jan. I felt better but the bloated stomach did not go away. Today, my face, is bloated, breast are bloating and tender. I eat healthy, tho I haven t had the energy to exercise. (poor excuse I know) I still think something is wrong. My eyes established black circles when all the thyroid quit working properly. You can look into my eyes and tell something is wrong. Going to a gastroenterologist Wednesday. What are your concerns and questions I should ask the Dr.? Do you guide me into what might be going on. Sick of being Sick! I am used to being healthy... PLease help!
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013
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Hello,
As per your statement I understand that you have hypothyroidism, for which the treatment may be improper. Assess the level of TSH, T3 and T4 and take thyroxin according to the deficiency. The lack of energy may be due to hyperthyroidism The obesity may be due healthy diet, lack of proper work and hypothyroidism (reduced metabolism)
The black circle around the eye - the etiology are many like allergic, drugs producing vasodilatation or iron deficiency anemia.
Bloating of stomach - indigestion + hyper acidity - breast and face may be due to increased blood circulation and associted with hormonal disturbances.
When you meet the gastroenterologist ask him -
Whether your hypothroidsm and bloating are interrelated - if not what is the cause for bloating of stomach and what investigations are needed further.
Consult a endocrinologist to assess and invesigate your hormone assay of your body.
I think with this you can arrive at a possible diagnosis and treat the causes.
Wishing you a speedy recovery
As per your statement I understand that you have hypothyroidism, for which the treatment may be improper. Assess the level of TSH, T3 and T4 and take thyroxin according to the deficiency. The lack of energy may be due to hyperthyroidism The obesity may be due healthy diet, lack of proper work and hypothyroidism (reduced metabolism)
The black circle around the eye - the etiology are many like allergic, drugs producing vasodilatation or iron deficiency anemia.
Bloating of stomach - indigestion + hyper acidity - breast and face may be due to increased blood circulation and associted with hormonal disturbances.
When you meet the gastroenterologist ask him -
Whether your hypothroidsm and bloating are interrelated - if not what is the cause for bloating of stomach and what investigations are needed further.
Consult a endocrinologist to assess and invesigate your hormone assay of your body.
I think with this you can arrive at a possible diagnosis and treat the causes.
Wishing you a speedy recovery
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