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Question: my wife recently had a Doppler test, cat scan, blood culture. The thought was that she may had endocarditis or a PE as she had a dental crown done a few weeks earlier and she had a toothache for weeks. These tests were done in the ER on 8/3. All the tests came back negative but a TSH came back as being low. T3 and T4 pending as of Friday. She is still feeling nauseous, hot spells, headaches, shaky legs, swollen ankles, weight loss. It has been over a week. She has had a history of breast cancer. Her latest mammograph a few weeks ago was fine.
Brief Answer:
Possible Hyperthyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
The symptoms are more likely related to hyperthyroidism.
Since the work up of Ca Breast is normal,it can be ruled out at this stage.
Hyperthyroidism is associated with low TSH and elevated T3 ,T4.
Once remaining reports will be out,then further management can be planned.
Antithyroid drugs will be needed once diagnosis is confirmed.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible Hyperthyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
The symptoms are more likely related to hyperthyroidism.
Since the work up of Ca Breast is normal,it can be ruled out at this stage.
Hyperthyroidism is associated with low TSH and elevated T3 ,T4.
Once remaining reports will be out,then further management can be planned.
Antithyroid drugs will be needed once diagnosis is confirmed.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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