I think I have hyperthyroidism. What should I do to gain weight?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You need to:
A- Get examined by a physician who will look for signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism in your history of illness and on physical exam (like a goiter, or enlarged thyroid gland in the nec... Read More
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My tsh level is below normal levels although T3 and T4 levels are normal. I feel dizzy and very edgy. Do I have hyperthyroidism?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Low serum TSH concentrations (<0.5 mU/L) with normal serum free thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations is defined as subclinical hyperthyroidism. The term overt hyperthyroidism ref... Read More
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Hi I am ibrahim I have hyperthyroidism and taking my pills regularly my psh level is now approx 2.5. I am a weightlifter. Is it okay to take steroids for my muscle growth?
2 Answers
Dr. Adel Merchak,
Endocrinology
- In addition to the answer of Dr Yazbek you must know that steroids have side effects Like Diabetes , Salt and Water retention .....
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What can cure an overactive thyroid? Beside going to the doctor.
2 Answers
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- The options for treating hyperthyroidism include:
-Treating the symptoms (treating rapid heart beat for example by betablockers, depending on symptoms and given medication).
- Antithyroid drugs (there... Read More
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Why do my hands shake a lot when I try to do something precise? I usually end up not being able to do it.
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Hand tremor at your age when you move can be a familial one also essential tremor give a tremor on movement.
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I am 8 weeks pregnant, my blood test showed low TSH (0.088) but free t3 (3.1) and free t4 (1.37) are normal. What does this mean and should I be worried? I am scared it would affect me and the baby.
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Low TSH and normal free t3 and free t4 means mild (Subclinical) hyperthyroidism. It could affect your baby which is why you should contact your gynecologist for follow-ups.
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