Nutrition Assessment Questions

You should monitor your level of tsh to adjust the dosage of levothyroxine every 3 months under the supervision and instructions of your own doctor. Once already under treatment for thyroid you should consult a physician internal medicine md to explore the problem of throat itching and breathlessness. If nothing significant is found, the complaints are likely due to anxiety for which mind relaxing techniques and some help of physician is necessary.

Hi, weight consists of 4 elements like- muscles, fat ,bone and water. Each element is essential for the body and can be measured by doing a body composition test. A diet high in processed food, saturated fat and fried items with sedentary lifestyle can increase fat mass so the abdomen and lower body can increase. Whereas increase in dietary proteins along with a balanced diet and physical activity can increase the muscle mass giving hypertrophy effect in the arms and legs.

leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, seed, and zinc-rich legumes like peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans

Hypothyroid to control:
Limit your intake of Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and turnips, because research suggests digesting these vegetables may block the thyroid's ability to utilize iodine, which is essential for normal thyroid function.
Foods you can eat: eat eggs, meats, fish, most fruit and vegetables, gluten-free grains and seeds, dairy and non-caffeinated beverages.

Hello, thanks for the query. Yes you can donate the blood, but please check your hemoglobin level before donating. It is also good if your hypothyroidism in good control with t3 & t4 as well as tsh with in normal range. Thanks.

If you interested in homoeopathy then
do not stop eltroxin immediately.
Continue some homoeo treatment
along with this. Must be miasmetic.
Then after few week you can stop
eltroxin. This time your body energy will be more,
blood count normal. No tiredness.
Take mixed fruit juice daily evening.
If interested contact Lybrate to reach me.

Your tsh level is high. Homeopathy has very effective treatment for your problem. No side effects. Please take homeopathic medicine, preliminary dose, arsenic iode 200-once daily in the morning for 5 days. Book online appointment/consultation with me -(commencing from text consult rs 149, audio/ phone-rs 300) for further more comprehensive prescription and treatment.

Hello Pinaki,

Whatever medicine you may be taking, you need to follow a proper diet plan in order to lose weight and bring your lipid profile within normal limits.

You can DM for a private consult wherein I can help you with a customized diet plan based on your current health and habits.

Dis you undergo usg abdomen and pelvis, have that done to clearly say what is the condition. Also if possible send me the whole reports to glance through them once which will give more clarity.

Hello, thanks for the query.
Madam I have seen the details posted. From that I understand that you have hypothyroidism, (no mention of tsh & t4 values or dosage of levothyroxine being taken), hypertension (no bp readings mentioned & nothing about drugs, dosage), plus you are adding weight (no weight & height mentioned) and also have noticed higher fasting & pp glucose levels (both levels not mentioned). Madam the whole information is very scanty, without knowing exact details (as mentioned i...more