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Thyroid problems can be hyperthyroid where over activity of the gland and hypothyroid where underactivity is the problem. What ever the condition, medicines are needed.

Take proper medicines time to time. Test thyroid every 3 to 6 months.
Go for morning walk daily. Eat fatless.

Homeopathic treatment involves detailed case taking. Detailed history of your complaints - physical and emotional symptoms is analysed and evaluated and medicine is prescribed that treats the problem from its roots thereby preventing recurrence.

Bonyji, first thing is that thyroid is a gland present in all of us, producing essential hormone thyroxine, needed for brain development and functioning plus for almost every vital metabolic activity in the body. Deficiency of hormone thyroxine is known as hypothyroidism and excess of that hormone is hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a common condtion. Seen more often in women. Reasons why it occurs are not very clear. One of the important cause is deficiency of iodine in diet leading to swelli...more

You need a thyroid (tsh) test. So go for test.
May be it, s possible you suffer from hypothyroidism. I advice you include high fibre, normal protein. Modrate carbohydrates food in your diet. And go for brisk walk atleast 45 minutes. Do regular exercise. Avoid junk food and oily food. Drink more water.

Yes you can take two 50 mg tabs together. But never break any tab to make it half dose as that would be highly inaccurate dosing then.

Mr. lybrate-user Kishore, Thanks for the query. V Oncevthe treatment is begun you have to take the tablets for at least 6 to 8 weeks. Because that much of time is needed for TSH change to be noticed. Another Important point to be remembered is that for remaining free from symptoms of hypothyroidism TSH should be maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L. So when next test is done this has to be looked at. Thanks.

Diet, exercise along with herbal preparations will be effective in reducing weight, no need to attend the gym but simple morning and evening walk may be possible. Strict observance of diet is important along with your mental determination and attitude. If interested let us know.

Yes thyroid level plays important role in pregnancy as any change in thyroid level effects other hormones too. You may take homoeopathic treatment for the same.

Hi if you are referring to hypothyroidism by saying" suffering form thyroid" then you will have to start treatment with thyroxine tablets in correct dose, which depends on body weight, t4 & tsh levels. Plus you will have to avoid soy beans, soy containing products, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish, peanuts, mustard and coffee. Consume more of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. Always use whole grain flour for chapati and roti. Avoid maida and products made with it. Plus exercise da...more