Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism Questions

lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
For hypothyroidism only appropriate medication is taking adequate dose of Levothyroxine. There is NO OTHER MEDICINE. On treatment TSH should be maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L, to be free from all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Thanks.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
To control hypothyroidism and reduce symptoms of that disease you have to take Levothyroxine tablet in adequate dosage every day. TSH should be maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L, then only all the symptoms are in check. Plus diet has to be restricted and balanced one so that exact amount of calories are taken daily. Plus you will have to doexercise for over 1 hour every day. If you have any questions please do come back. Thanks.

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
In hypothyroidism you should avoid soy beans, soy containing products. Consu, me more og green leafy vegetables and salads also consume more of fruits. Always use whole grain flour for chapati and roti. No maida. Please see that TSH value is maintained between 3 to 4 mU/L then only you will be free from all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Thanks.

lybrate-user, Hypothyroidism if not well controlled with proper dosage of Thyroxine is bound to affect menstrual cycle and cause weight gain. Only option is to see that adequate dose of thyroxine is taken and TSH is maintained between 3 to 4 mU/L, then only all the symptoms will be in control and efforts to reduce weight also are likely to be successful. Hence, make sure that TSH levels are as mentioned. Thanks.

Dear Madam,
Thyroxine replacement medicine can have the usual gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting etc. But these are temporary and will settle down. Most of these tablets do not have any major side effects. There are lots of patients on these tablets without any major problems. But you need to get your thyroid function tests check periodically once every 3-6 months. If the tablet dose is high and if tests are not done and if the dose is not reduced then patient can become hyp...more

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Lybrate-user, if hypothyroidism is confirmed, then treatment with thyroxine tablets has to be initiated, which will control all the symptoms. Dose has to be decided on the basis of body weight, t4 & tsh levels. Plus soy beans, soy containing products, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish, peanuts and coffee have to be avoided. Tablet should be taken early morning and nothing to be taken for one and half to two hours after that. Should consume more of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. ...more

Dear lybrate-user,
if your thyroid function results are normal on your present dose of thyronorm or eltroxine 25 ug daily on empty stomach, please continue the same dose. If you include citrus fruits (orange, lemon, gooseberry) in your usual diet you will get all the vitamin c you need you do not need to take any supplements of vitamin c then

Dear Charulatha ji,
The problem with the stool is because of the side effects of THYRONORM table.
Once if you habituated for Triphala it ll be continued.

If You correct the Hypothyroidism, stools will be regular automatically.

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones.
Now a days the most common cause for hypothyroidism is STRESS and ANXIETY and FAULTY LIFESTYLE.
Another common cause is IODINE de...more

Hi Lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
It is necessary to achieve a strict control of TSH values, that is maintain around 3 to 4 mU/L. At that level all the symptoms of hypothyroidism are in check. If the supplements are only some protein products, then it is fine. There should be no banned substances. Thanks.