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What Causes Weight Gain, Dry Lips And Genital Itching?
Here are some symtons my sister is having. The doctor has no idea what the problem is after blood tests. She has gained quite a bit of weight lately,lips are dry and itching, and genital itching off and on. She gets tired for no reason. She does take thyroid medication already.
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Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Dr. Haleema,
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She could be having vitamin b12 deficiency as this is usually seen in people with hypothyroidism is it under control what dose is she taking please get her levels of tsh rechecked and dose of thyroid tablet adjusted
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