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Is It Good To Take Thyroxine Sodium Thyronorm 50mcg Every Day For Minimum Of 2 Months?

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Posted on Fri, 24 May 2024
Question: My cousin was losing weight slightly and got checked with Doctor. As per Doctor advise, he took blood test (attached here) and Doctor has confirmed him that Thyroid Stimulating Hormone count is high. As per the Doctor, he should take a tablet (Thyroxine Sodium Tablets - Thyronorm 50mcg) every day for now for minimum of 2 months. Hence please check the attached report and advise on below things.

* Whether his treatment/diagnosis is in correct direction?
* Whether he can follow any diet now to avoid taking tablet?
* Your feedback/opinion on this.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 minutes later)
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Doctor asked him to take blood test (attached here) and Doctor has confirmed him that Thyroid Stimulating Hormone count is high. As per the Doctor, he should take a tablet (Thyroxine Sodium Tablets - Thyronorm 50mcg) every day for now for minimum of 2 months.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, Hypothyrodism

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, The report says Hypothyrodism , it is a condition characterized by low thyroid hormone levels which by feedback mechanism increases TSH levels.

* Whether his treatment/diagnosis is in the correct direction?

Yes,

* Whether he can follow any diet now to avoid taking tablet?

Nothing in specific. Avoiding cabbage and cauliflower is usually advised

* Your feedback/opinion on this.

The treatment is right. You have to check after a minimum period of 2 to 3 months to know how the treatment efficacy, This condition sometimes may need medication for few months to years and in some it can be life long.

regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Good To Take Thyroxine Sodium Thyronorm 50mcg Every Day For Minimum Of 2 Months?

Medications Tried: Doctor asked him to take blood test (attached here) and Doctor has confirmed him that Thyroid Stimulating Hormone count is high. As per the Doctor, he should take a tablet (Thyroxine Sodium Tablets - Thyronorm 50mcg) every day for now for minimum of 2 months.