Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
175 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Diarrhea When On Diet For Weight Control?

I have thyroids problems and started the diet without doing much research just base on the accomplishment of family and friends. Now I hear that I need to be careful because of my thyroid problem. I am taking Synthroid .200 and the droops and lost 11 lbs in 7 days; I am a little be scare but reading all your comments specially Dinah's I am getting confidence again. My only problem is that since the second day I am having diarrhea; is this normal? I can't get a doctor's opinion because I just lost my insurance . Can someone help me out. Thank you
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Twitter Thu, 1 Mar 2018 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 1 Mar 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Please check your TSH status again if in case you're taking a high dose of levothyroxine may cause diarrhea. Avoid cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli etcetera. Other possibilities like
1.Acute gastroenteritis
2. Food poisoning 
3. Allergy etcetera.
Use a soft diet to avoid spicy food and alcohol. Use a tablet Sporlac thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Thyroid


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Diarrhea When On Diet For Weight Control?

Hello, Please check your TSH status again if in case you re taking a high dose of levothyroxine may cause diarrhea. Avoid cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli etcetera. Other possibilities like 1.Acute gastroenteritis 2. Food poisoning  3. Allergy etcetera. Use a soft diet to avoid spicy food and alcohol. Use a tablet Sporlac thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu