- female
- 30 Years
- 31/03/2021
Will I lose weight once I start taking thyroid medication?
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Hypothyroidism can cause weightgain and you start loosing weight with medication and physical activity
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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View allI'm a little concerned about my wife's health. Her recent test results show a high TSH value of 17.32, and while she's been struggling with being overweight, she doesn't have any other issues. Should we be worried about this result, and what might it mean for her thyroid function?
A TSH value of 17.32 is significantly elevated, indicating hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones; being overweight can be both a cause and a consequence of hypothyroidism;
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My brother is 35 and has had diabetes for 6 years he was just diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and is really worried. His HbA1c is 6.5, and he's also losing muscle. Is there any reversible treatment for this or ways to slow it down? What's the life expectancy for someone with neuropathy, and will he need surgery? He's feeling really depressed about it.
Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes isn't completely reversible, but it can be managed to slow progression and alleviate symptoms. His HbA1c is 6.5, which is within the diabetic range, so it's crucial for him to work with his doctor to manage his blood sugar levels. Lifestyle changes, medications, and therapies can help manage pain, improve function, and improve quality of life. While surgery is not always necessary, it may be an option in some cases, especially if there's nerve compression or injury. Life expectancy can be affected, but it's influenced by many factors, including how well the neuropathy is managed and overall health
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Do gestational diabetes babies go to NICU?
There's a chance that babies of GDM mother may have low blood sugar shortly after birth and hypoglycemic seizures etc which would need NICU monitoring.
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