I am suffering from hypo thyroid. Its been detected just last month. I am 40 years old lady. Dr. asked me start the course of thyroxine medicine. Is it safe. And for how long I have to continue this tablet..
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You have to continue it until doctor ask to stop it, you should check your tsh every 6 monthly.
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Hi looking at your height and weight, you are having grade 1 obesity, with bmi of 30.35 kgs/m2. The reason for this could be hypothyroidism, as it increases weight. Unless well controlled efforts to reduce weigh will not be fruitful. As regards the treament with thyroxine, yes it has to be started immediately. Aim is to bring down tsh levels to around 3 to 4 milli units/l. This is a condition occurring due to deficiency of hormone thyroxine produced by thyroid gland. Since that hormone is required daily for multiple metabolic functions and functioning of brain, replacement has to be continued for life time. It is very safe treatment. Thanks for the question.
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