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Asked for female, 28 years old from Kolkata
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I have seen the details given. During the gestation period TSH should be maintained in the following manner : 1st Trimester : 0.1 to 2.5 mU/L, 2nd Trimester :0.2 to 3 mU/L & 3rd Trimester 0.3 to 3.0 mU/L Considering the above values your current TSH value is well with in normal limit. Hence, continue the current dosage of Levothyroxine. Plus check TSH once every 4 weeks till the end of gestation period. This essential for normal fetal development and desired outc...more
I have seen the details given. During the gestation period TSH should be maintained in the following manner : 1st Trimester : 0.1 to 2.5 mU/L, 2nd Trimester :0.2 to 3 mU/L & 3rd Trimester 0.3 to 3.0 mU/L Considering the above values your current TSH value is well with in normal limit. Hence, continue the current dosage of Levothyroxine. Plus check TSH once every 4 weeks till the end of gestation period. This essential for normal fetal development and desired outc...more
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The thyroid is a small gland located on the neck. When the thyroid gland functions normally, it is easy to ignore it but an underactive or overactive thyroid gland can cause a number of problems. An underactive thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism. In this case, the gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. This, in turn, lowers metabolism. Your diet plays a large role in influencing the functioning of the thyroid gland. Some of the foods you should avoid in cases of hypothyroidism are:...more
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Hypothyroidism can lead to higher levels of ldl cholesterol known as the bad cholesterol increasing your heart risk even further, the hhn says.
You may also have:
Higher blood pressure
An enlargement of the heart
A slower heartbeat
Strain on the heart
Stiffness of the blood vessel walls
" so keep your hypothyroidism under control"
You may also have:
Higher blood pressure
An enlargement of the heart
A slower heartbeat
Strain on the heart
Stiffness of the blood vessel walls
" so keep your hypothyroidism under control"
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Hypothyroidism is a disease which alters metabolism along with fat metabolism which leads to gaining of the weight in typical areas of the body, proper diet management with high protein is required along with ayurvedic medication and lifestyle correction seek genuine ayurveda advice.
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