Kindly Suggest A Diet Plan

Posted on Wed, 22 May 2024

Question: My mother, aged 62 is a thyroid patient, whose both thyroid glands have been removed surgically. She has been having Thyroxine 50mg but her reports today show that her TSH has increased to 12. Kindly suggest a diet plan and medication for the same.

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Due to thyroid gland removal, there is no source of thyroid hormone in body.
So TSH is increasing.
Need thyroxine dose as per weight.
So first of all, I kindly let me know weight.
For diet, avoid cabbage, cauliflower and avoid cooking and eating in aluminum vessels.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You .

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Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (39 hours later)

She is 5 feet tall and her weight is 62. Suggest medication and diet plan for her

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (2 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Start thyroxine( 100).
Diet rich in whole foods, including lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Avoid excessive consumption of goitrogenic foods like broccoli, cabbage, and soy.
Also, ensure you get enough iodine, selenium, and zinc.

I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You

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