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What Causes An Overactive Thyroid?
Hi,
I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid 2 weeks ago. I have never had any health problems but suddenly last month i got nearly all the symptoms of an overactive thyroid. My blood tests revealed my thyroxine levels were 100 and should be 10-20. I am now on 80mg of beta blockers once a day and 20mg carbimazole twice a day and seeing a consultant next week. I had my 1st baby 9 moths ago. Do you think the cause could be having my baby as there is no history of overactive thyroid in my family. Will it return to normal as i want to start trying for another baby in a couple of months.
I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid 2 weeks ago. I have never had any health problems but suddenly last month i got nearly all the symptoms of an overactive thyroid. My blood tests revealed my thyroxine levels were 100 and should be 10-20. I am now on 80mg of beta blockers once a day and 20mg carbimazole twice a day and seeing a consultant next week. I had my 1st baby 9 moths ago. Do you think the cause could be having my baby as there is no history of overactive thyroid in my family. Will it return to normal as i want to start trying for another baby in a couple of months.
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
Hello,
I read carefully your concern and understood your query.
There are many causes of hyperthyroidism or over active thyroid in postpartum period.
-Postpartum thyroiditis is the main cause, usually the overactive phase lasts a few weeks/months and is substituted by under active phase.
-Graves' disease and nodular goiter would be other common causes.
Pregnancy is not recommended without having confirmed normal level of thyroid hormones and usually it takes some months to be stabilized.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
I read carefully your concern and understood your query.
There are many causes of hyperthyroidism or over active thyroid in postpartum period.
-Postpartum thyroiditis is the main cause, usually the overactive phase lasts a few weeks/months and is substituted by under active phase.
-Graves' disease and nodular goiter would be other common causes.
Pregnancy is not recommended without having confirmed normal level of thyroid hormones and usually it takes some months to be stabilized.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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