I am 24 years old, 5 ft 10 in tall, and weigh 55 kg. I have been very thin since childhood. Which doctor should I consult to check my thyroid levels and for a complete body checkup? Please advise what I can do to improve my health.

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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9+ Yrs

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You can visit a general physician or endocrinologist for thyroid and full body evaluation. Being underweight since childhood may need nutritional or hormone assessment.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a THYROID PROFILE TOTAL (T3, T4, TSH) Test or Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test

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