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Are Constipation And Feeling Of Chillness Suggestive Of Thyroid Issues?

I asked my Dr at Fort Campbell to have thyroid labs ....thyroid prob are in my family (3 out of 5 females), I m cold when I used to be bothered by hot, I m constipated, my hair texture is different. She refused cause she said if it was a little abnormal then she would have to decide whether to treat it. What should I do?
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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It might be due to thyroid problem. Your positive family history also supports it. It is better to get investigated and treated.
Advice
1.     Investigations
a.     Serum T4 and TSH
b.     Hb%
2.     Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits
3.     Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time
4.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
5.     Avoid straining while defecating
6.     Drink 3 – 4 liters of water daily
7.     Regularly go to toilet. Never avoid if you feel pressure
8.     Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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Are Constipation And Feeling Of Chillness Suggestive Of Thyroid Issues?

It might be due to thyroid problem. Your positive family history also supports it. It is better to get investigated and treated. Advice 1. Investigations a. Serum T4 and TSH b. Hb% 2. Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits 3. Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time 4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 5. Avoid straining while defecating 6. Drink 3 – 4 liters of water daily 7. Regularly go to toilet. Never avoid if you feel pressure 8. Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks