Question 1

My nephew has had gynecomastia since he was 5 and now at 18, it's reached grade 3. Some doctors recommend homeopathy while others say surgery is needed. He's really struggling with confidence and can't focus on studies. I'm worried and confused what's the best solution with no side effects?

Accepted Answer

Surgery will be better

Question 2

My mom has a 2 cm cyst in her right thyroid gland. Our local doctor recommended emergency surgery, but we've heard there might be other treatment options like medicines available these days. We're unsure and want to consult the best doctor for a second opinion could you help guide us on what to do next?

Accepted Answer

Surgery opinion is advised for excision of the cysts.

Question 3

I'm a 22-year-old female and I've just been told I have a thyroid issue with my TSH level at 27.72 and anti-TPO at 576 IUml. My doctor only gave me one medicine and didn't offer much else in terms of guidance. I'm gaining a lot of weight and constantly feel fatigued and down. Can you give me some advice on what foods I should avoid or include in my diet? Also, I'm curious about whether Ayurvedic, allopathic, or homeopathic treatments might be most effective for managing thyroid problems. I'm really eager to try and handle this beyond just taking medication. Any insights would be really helpful.

Accepted Answer

Tanushree, with your high TSH (27.72) and anti-TPO (576 IUml) levels, it's essential to work closely with your doctor to manage your hypothyroidism; to support your treatment, focus on a balanced diet rich in iodine (dairy, fish, and iodized salt), selenium (nuts, seeds), and zinc (oysters, beef), while avoiding soy, cruciferous vegetables in excess, and gluten if you're sensitive; consider complementary therapies like yoga, meditation, and stress management to help with weight gain, fatigue, and mood; as for medication, allopathic levothyroxine (T4) is often the first-line treatment, but some people may prefer ayurvedic or homeopathic approaches, such as ashwagandha, bladderwrack, or thyroidinum, under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Is lemon good for hyperthyroidism?

Yes. Lemon blocks the antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone, hence normalizing an overactive thyroid.

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