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Can Hyperthyroidism Cause Anxiety?
Question: Does thyroid problems affect nervous system, I am very nervous and would like to get over this, I go too a doctor and he gives me paroxetine, 30 mg/1 per day and levothyroxine 75 mg/1 per day. I have lost weight, nervous, help
Brief Answer:
it may cause these symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
uncontrolled thyroid disease may cause such symptoms. Hyperthyroidism in particular causes nervousness, sweating, weight loss, increased appetite, tremor, etc. Hyperthyroidism may occur as a result of autonomous hormone production by the thyroid or by a higher than required thyroxine dosage. Since you're taking 75mcg per day, hyperthyroidism is possible. You should check your TSH levels to see if it's the thyroid or not.
Kind Regards!
it may cause these symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
uncontrolled thyroid disease may cause such symptoms. Hyperthyroidism in particular causes nervousness, sweating, weight loss, increased appetite, tremor, etc. Hyperthyroidism may occur as a result of autonomous hormone production by the thyroid or by a higher than required thyroxine dosage. Since you're taking 75mcg per day, hyperthyroidism is possible. You should check your TSH levels to see if it's the thyroid or not.
Kind Regards!
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