HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Overweight. Low Thyroid Levels. Should Treatment Be Based On Thyroid Level Or Symptoms?

I am extremely overweight and have been for years but I don't eat enough to deserve it. I have had my thyroid levels checked and was told that it was low "but it's naturally low". I have no idea what that means. Both my daughters are on medication for low thyroid, one of which started out with a very over active thyroid and required thyroid ablasion and is now under active. My question is... is a healthy thyroid level an actual number or is there a range to aim for and should treatment be solely based on the numbers or should it be based on symptoms as well?
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
As you got thyroid, you have to take treatment for hypothyroid, otherwise you may not loose your weight inspite of having strict diet regime.
Treatment of hypothyroid depends upon how much is your thyroid hormone level.
consult your doctor and show your report.
After seeing report he go for treatment.
Ok and take care.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Thyroid disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Overweight. Low Thyroid Levels. Should Treatment Be Based On Thyroid Level Or Symptoms?

Hi, As you got thyroid, you have to take treatment for hypothyroid, otherwise you may not loose your weight inspite of having strict diet regime. Treatment of hypothyroid depends upon how much is your thyroid hormone level. consult your doctor and show your report. After seeing report he go for treatment. Ok and take care.