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Is The Weight Loss Due To Thyroid Issue?
My husband is 72 and had a heart attack last May since then he has lost 5stone in weight had a camera into tummy and the result was infamation but he is still losing wait and now is very dissi A LOT OF THE TIME AND I WONDER IF HE COULD HAVE SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS THYROD CAN YOU HELP
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has weight loss issue. It can be due to hyperthyroidism or some chronic disease.
He should check his T3, T4 & TSH level as well as ESR.
It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then plan further accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has weight loss issue. It can be due to hyperthyroidism or some chronic disease.
He should check his T3, T4 & TSH level as well as ESR.
It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then plan further accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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