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What Medications Can Effectively Treat Vomitting, Nervousness And Hair-loss?
Question: Im a 20 year old female currently suffering with an over active thyroid. My symptoms include; daily vomiting (2-3 a day), shaking, nervousness, hair & sleep loss, and 0 appetite. I am aware there is not much i can do until i see my doctor again, but is there anything you can think of i could do in the meantime to make my symptoms less severe? (foods to avoid, daily tricks or exercises) Anything at this point is helpful, thanks!
Brief Answer:
The thyroid tests are the first thing to do.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
If you were my patient, I'd ask to do the thyroid tests(TSH, fT3 , fT4) and a thyroid ultrasound or a thyroid scintigraphy in the first place.
These tests are important to confirm the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and to understand the cause of your hyperthyroidism.
If the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is clear, the second important thing is to start taking the antithyroid medicine.
Only in this way, after a couple of weeks, your symptoms will disappear.
About your question, until you see your treating endocrinologist,
To help reduce the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, I'd suggest:
-Lower stress(Stress Management); This helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and nervousness.
-Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can make symptoms worse, such as fast heartbeat, nervousness, and difficulty concentrating.
-Quit smoking (if at all do). If individuals with Graves' disease are a smoker, chances are more likely to develop Graves' ophthalmopathy.
Hope this information is helpful.
If you have other doubts, feel free and ask.
Best regards.
The thyroid tests are the first thing to do.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
If you were my patient, I'd ask to do the thyroid tests(TSH, fT3 , fT4) and a thyroid ultrasound or a thyroid scintigraphy in the first place.
These tests are important to confirm the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and to understand the cause of your hyperthyroidism.
If the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is clear, the second important thing is to start taking the antithyroid medicine.
Only in this way, after a couple of weeks, your symptoms will disappear.
About your question, until you see your treating endocrinologist,
To help reduce the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, I'd suggest:
-Lower stress(Stress Management); This helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and nervousness.
-Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can make symptoms worse, such as fast heartbeat, nervousness, and difficulty concentrating.
-Quit smoking (if at all do). If individuals with Graves' disease are a smoker, chances are more likely to develop Graves' ophthalmopathy.
Hope this information is helpful.
If you have other doubts, feel free and ask.
Best regards.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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