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What Causes Extreme Fatigue And Yellow Discoloration On Skin?
59 y/o male with no health history except thyroid CA; synthyroid replacement for over ten years. No other meds and has lost 40lbs over seven months (on purpose!!) is experiencing extreme fatigue. Labs are normal and no symptoms except occasional pale to yellow skin (Italian with olive skin to begin with...).
Wed, 11 Sep 2019
Hello,
He can test thyroid hormone levels because symptoms he is having may signify low thyroid. Probably changing Synthroid for another drug would be the solution.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
He can test thyroid hormone levels because symptoms he is having may signify low thyroid. Probably changing Synthroid for another drug would be the solution.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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