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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements While On Synthroid?
bowel empties 4-6 times a day or next day it ll go 4-5 times but not sick(that I know) but immunity levels are very high like my body is attacking itself every so often,and 2 drs I had gone to say they do not know what is going on,here.since feb this year I was under stress from job, life was nervous, but I do have thyroid low levels for two years now am on like synthroid medicine from my dr but that is all had colonoscopy this year normal and blood test show no sign of tumors except 2 lesions in abdomen area but no pain no dr is addressing this issue thugh. could you help me find an answer.please? thank in advance val
Hyperthyroidism can cause increased frequency of stools. Go for a thyroid function test and make sure that your hormonal status is well within the normal range. Other possibilities like gastroenteritis and IBS also be ruled out.
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Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements While On Synthroid?
Hello, Hyperthyroidism can cause increased frequency of stools. Go for a thyroid function test and make sure that your hormonal status is well within the normal range. Other possibilities like gastroenteritis and IBS also be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician