Dr. Sumanbabu

From the Diabetes Point of veiw, we need to intesify ur treatment and start on what is called as a basal bolus regimen of insulin. I hope u r seeing a Gastroenterologist for ur varices. If i may ask, what was the cause for your varices? were u taking too much of alcohol ? You are on maximum amount of tablets . Controlling sugar is prime importance to u for the optimal health.

Hi fruits like banana, chiku, mangoes should be avoided. Apple, oranges, watermelon can be taken in moderation.

ALTHOUGH IT IS OK BUT IF YOU WANT TO BECOME PREGNANT IT SHOULD BE LESS THAN 2.5.THERE ARE TWO WAYS = IODISED SALT IN TAKE AND TAB. THYRONORM 12.5 mg.

Shoulder advice. Regular stretching of shoulder muscles. Warm up and cool down is a must. Hot fomentation.

Hello, If weight gain is occurring inspite of treatment for hypothyroidism with levothyroxine means dosage not adequate. While on treatment TSH should be maintained between 3 to 4 mU/L, to be free from all the symptoms and succeed in weight reduction. You have not mentioned either the dosage being taken or the TSH level. Uncontrolled hypothyroidism can also cause muscle and joint painstoo. So please check TSH levels and see that those are maintained in the range mentioned above. Thanks.

Following are the tips to prevent onset/or control diabetes 1-losing extra weight:-is the most significant thing which can make a big difference to your health. It helps lower your blood pressure and cholesterol too. Waist of more than 80 cm in women & 90 cm in man are at risk 2- constant and regular food timings:- it will improve your metabolic activity and helps reducing your weight. 3- split your meals and eating in moderate amount:-splitting your meals into 3-4 times per day (including snacks) and eating in fair amount, improves your metabolic rate as the food you take is not concentrated at one time. 4- no long gaps and skipping of meals:-never miss out breakfast. 5- no overeating:-never eat in a bulk on one time remember to eat your food slowly, chew well. 6- proper exercise and work outs:-exercise is a fast way to trim down calories, extra weight and controlling glucose level. Brisk walking for 30 min. Atleast five times a week is the best. You can also try cycling, swimming, dancing. Timings for exercise should be fixed and regular. Do not eat right away after a workout. 7-constant and regular timings for medication 8-avoid fried foods, meat, fats and sweets. 9- take high-fibre and complex carbohydrates:-like oats. Add whole grain foods in your diet. Avoid white bread, pasta, pizza, candies, and snacks. Instead include high-fiber carbohydrates like wheat bran, flaxseed and methi seeds to your wheat flour. This will increase fibre in your diet. 10-drink enough fluids:-keep your body well hydrated. 11. Fresh vegetables and fruits:- these contain a lot of minerals as well as nutrients. Include sprouts in the diet as they are easily digestible.

Thyroid hormone is the medicine to be taken for hypothyroidism and dose is monitored by TSH level. With TSH o0f 6.47 you need increase dose of thyroid hormone under vsupervision of your doctor.

Hello, by referring to thyroid are you saying it is hypothyroidism? if so then only way to control it is by taking thyroxine tablets dose of which is depending on tsh levels and your weight. Plus you will have to avoid soy beans, soy containing products, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish, mustard, peanuts and coffee. Also consume good deal of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. Use whole grain flour for making chapati and roti. There are no home remedies once the condition develops.

Dear lybrate user, plenty of questions from a lot of patients deals with" getting rid of medicines" I wonder why taking medicines is more important then enduring the disease. In hypothyroidism the thyroid hormone needs to be replaced by taking a single pill medicine every day. If not taken then hypothyroidism can have disastrous effects on your body. But people continue to hate medicines more than the disease. As doctors you fail to understand the psychology.

We need to control sugar levels with medication exercise and following a diabetic diet and for pain take tablet paracetamol 650 mg and avoid spicy food in your diet and also avoid peanuts and potatoes in your diet.