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My Girlfriend Has Hypothyroidism Problem , When Should I Need To Hospitalise Her ?

My girlfriend has hypothyroidism and I need to know when I should take her to the hospital, she is in the middle of having a really bad episode
Mon, 22 Apr 2013
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OB & GYN Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query.
Hypothyroidism is a chronic disease in which thyroid gland not functioning appropriate(thyroid harmone decrease).
so you should consult a doctor as early as possible,get her thyroid profile done.because it will affect other harmones and menstrual cycle also.
don't worry.
take iodised salt,and start medicine advice by your doctor.
take care.
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Hi.. Hypothyroidism is not an episodic condition that occurs in intervals.. It is a chronic condition and some people need to take medications continously everyday. So do not hesitate to have her checked by a doctor for evaluation and treatment..

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My Girlfriend Has Hypothyroidism Problem , When Should I Need To Hospitalise Her ?

Hi, Thanks for query. Hypothyroidism is a chronic disease in which thyroid gland not functioning appropriate(thyroid harmone decrease). so you should consult a doctor as early as possible,get her thyroid profile done.because it will affect other harmones and menstrual cycle also. don t worry. take iodised salt,and start medicine advice by your doctor. take care.