- male
- 55 Years
- 10/05/2022
What is more dangerous, having diabetics or cholesterol?
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Both are chronic health conditions which are inter connected and may increase the risk of heart disease or stroke.
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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View allI'm really worried after getting my wife's TSH test results. Her T3 is 1.15, T4 is 77.2, and TSH is 42.14. But the weird thing is, she doesn't show any obvious symptoms other than having an irregular menstrual cycle a couple of times and sometimes being irritable. I read up a bit online and saw that hypothyroidism usually means the gland is underactive and shrunk, but hers seems inflamed. She hasn't gained or lost weight and isn't experiencing hand tremors, but she does get tired during the day and has had mood swings recently. I'm trying to make sense of this is it definitely thyroid-related even though her T3 and T4 are normal? Could it be thyroiditis or maybe subclinical thyroid issues? I'd really appreciate some guidance on what might be going on, its root cause and if its treatable. Also, is this something urgent? We're in a pretty remote area, so I'm a bit concerned.
Your wife may be experiencing subclinical hypothyroidism. This means that while her T3 and T4 levels are within normal range, her TSH level is elevated, indicating that her thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. The inflammation you mentioned could be indicative of thyroiditis, which is inflammation of the thyroid gland. To treat subclinical hypothyroidism, the common medication prescribed is Levothyroxine with dosage adjustments made based on individual response. It is important to follow up with regular blood tests to monitor thyroid function and adjust the dosage as needed. Given that your wife is experiencing symptoms such as tiredness, mood swings, and irregular menstrual cycles, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. While it may not be an emergency, addressing thyroid issues is important for overall health and well-being.
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I've been dealing with gynecomastia and not sure if I should go for surgery or try other medications right now I'm using homeopathy but wondering if I should switch to something else what would you recommend
Once gynecomastia has been diagnosed, treatment of the underlying cause is warranted. If no underlying cause is discovered, then close observation is appropriate. If the gynecomastia is severe and of recent onset, medical therapy can be attempted, and if ineffective, glandular tissue can be removed surgically
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I'm really confused right now. My pregnancy test came back negative after doing IUI, but I still haven't gotten my period. Should I stop taking progesterone, or is there something else I should consider?
If your pregnancy test is negative after IUI and your periods have not started, it is safe to stop taking progesterone. Progesterone is usually prescribed to support early pregnancy, so if you are not pregnant, there is no need to continue taking it.
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