I recently found out that there's protein mixed with my urine for 4 days and it got me really worried. Could this be a sign of something serious like kidney failure?

Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 3+ Yrs

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TSH fluctuation can be puzzling.

TSH Interpretation:

1. Initial TSH: 23 (elevated)
2. Mid-treatment TSH: 8.4 (improved)
3. Post-treatment TSH: 23 (elevated again)

Possible Reasons for Rebound:

1. Homeopathic medicine (B56 drops) effectiveness wore off.
2. Underlying thyroid issue persists.
3. Dosage or duration inadequate.
4. Other health factors influencing TSH.

Considerations:

1. Thyroid hormone resistance.
2. Pituitary gland dysfunction.
3. Autoimmune thyroiditis (e.g., Hashimoto's).
4. Iodine deficiency.

Next Steps:

1. Consult an endocrinologist or thyroid specialist.
2. Re-evaluate thyroid hormone levels (Free T3, Free T4, TSH).
3. Consider conventional thyroid medication (e.g., levothyroxine).
4. Explore lifestyle changes:

• Diet (iodine-rich foods)
• Exercise
• Stress management
• Sleep hygiene

Homeopathic Medicine Limitations:

1. Variable efficacy.
2. Lack of standardization.
3. Potential interactions with conventional medications.

Conventional Treatment Options:

1. Levothyroxine (T4)
2. Liothyronine (T3)
3. Combination therapy (T4 + T3)

Monitoring:

Regular TSH and thyroid hormone level checks.

Resources:

1. American Thyroid Association (ATA)
2. Endocrine Society
3. Mayo Clinic Hypothyroidism
4. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Answered 04/07/2025