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Finally this is the best news have seen today .

i have a nagging feeling that i have thyroid malfunction not ( sure if its hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism). i have this symptoms , heavy menstrual flow, miscarriage before 10 weeks - twice, high pulse rate, HBP ( currently managed), then it is in my bloodline. My mum and Two of my cousins have been diagnosed.
What test can i do?

kweenkong:
Finally this is the best news have seen today .

i have a nagging feeling that i have thyroid malfunction not ( sure if its hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism). i have this symptoms , heavy menstrual flow, miscarriage before 10 weeks - twice, high pulse rate, HBP ( currently managed), then it is in my bloodline. My mum and Two of my cousins have been diagnosed.
What test can i do?

Do a thyroid hormone profile from a good laboratory e.g Path care or immunoassay. The test involves a TSH, T4 and T3.
Let me know what hat the result is then we can take it up from there.
What ever happens, please stay calm.

Desanta:



Do a thyroid hormone profile from a good laboratory e.g Path care or immunoassay. The test involves a TSH, T4 and T3.
Let me know what hat the result is then we can take it up from there.
What ever happens, please stay calm.

Good day sir.
Pls may I have your contact details ?. I'll like to send a test result to you. Thanks.

Hugoboy:

Good day sir.
Pls may I have your contact details ?. I'll like to send a test result to you. Thanks.

endoclinicng@gmail.com.

https://www.thecable.ng/obasanjo-ive-diabetic-30-years-yet-im-strong-dont-believe-see-night

'“You can be diabetic and still live till 100. I don’t know when I would die but I am above 80 and many of the youth could not catch up with my pace during the exercise this morning, many of them were running to keep pace me'

Obasanjo’s 30 years of diabetes

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, says that diabetes only kills those who are careless about its treatment.
Obasanjo made the statement on Friday in Abeokuta when he led hundreds of people on a road walk to sensitise the populace on the disease and how to manage it.
The road walk was organised by the South West Zone of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria in collaboration with the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library to mark the 2017 World Diabetes Day.
The 2km walk, which began at the OOPL, passed through MKO Abiola Way with 15 minutes stop-over at the premises of Sunny Yinka Oil before terminating at the take-off point.
The former president was joined on the walk by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye; and the Chief Executive Officer of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, Dr. Olalekan Makinde.
According to Obasanjo, if a person with diabetes takes care of himself, he will discover that “diabetes is not a killer disease”.
Obasanjo lamented the fact that many youths in the country rarely exercised, saying that because of his lifestyle, in spite of his age, he was still agile and fit.
He said: “Diabetes is not a disease that should kill.
“I was diagnosed to be diabetic more than 30 years ago but rather I am growing stronger.
“If you don’t believe I am growing strong and you didn’t witness this walk, come and see me at night, you will know I am growing strong.
“Come and see me in the morning, you will know I am growing strong.
“Even in the afternoon, you will know I am growing strong.
“What is necessary is management of diabetes.
“Some people said some diseases are incurable but diabetes is manageable and compliant.
“My headmaster in primary school was diagnosed at the age of 50 and died at age 85; you will agree with me that he tried.”
He advised diabetics to be mindful of their health and eat healthy.
Obasanjo cautioned: “What to do is that if you’re diabetic don’t be nonchalant about it and don’t eat carelessly.
“Three things are important: the food you eat, regular exercise and prescribed medication.
“Those are the three most important things.
“You can be diabetic and still live till 100.
“I don’t know when I will die but I am above 80 and many of youths could not catch up with my pace during the exercise this morning.
“Many of them were running after me.
“This is my message.
“Whether you’re diabetic or you have a family or friend who is diabetic; diabetes is not a killer disease or it should not be a killer disease unless you are careless.”
In a speech, Akanbi said he was in Abeokuta to support Obasanjo in the awareness walk, advising people to always take their health issues serious.

My nephew of 14 years has a tiny bulge on his neck. Not obvious but I want to take precautions, could it be a thyroid problem? What do I do?

Have you done a Thyroid hormone profile. If not, you should do one.
What you described is what people call poor memory , buy it it may be an early symptom of dementia. If your Thyroid hormone profile is normal, you will need to see a neurologist.

Desanta:
Have you done a Thyroid hormone profile. If not, you should do one.
What you described is what people call poor memory , buy it it may be an early symptom of dementia. If your Thyroid hormone profile is normal, you will need to see a neurologist.

Thanks. Can I get a thyroid profile done at any hospital for him or must it be a specialist hospital? If specialist, which private would you recommend?

Diariess:


Thanks. Can I get a thyroid profile done at any hospital or must it be a specialist hospital? If specialist, which private would you recommend?

You can do the test in a teaching hospital or in a standard laboratory like immunoassay or pathcare.

Desanta:

You can do the test in a teaching hospital or in a standard laboratory like immunoassay or pathcare.

Alright. Thanks for the headsup. Really appreciate.

@ Desanta hi doc,I have a small nodular non toxic goiter.have done fnac and thyroid function test
.All came back normal..not currently on any drug...what would be your best advice?... surgery or wait and see....
note: I don't feel any discomfort...just the small growth on my neck...

Desanta:
Ask your questions for free.
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Does regular Foamy Urine Necessarily Mean Some Underlying Problem
I've done Urinalysis and FBC

Mzora:
@ Desanta hi doc,I have a small nodular non toxic goiter.have done fnac and thyroid function test
.All came back normal..not currently on any drug...what would be your best advice?... surgery or wait and see....
note: I don't feel any discomfort...just the small growth on my neck...

Wait and see. Don't touch it, unless for cosmetic reasons.
If it's not broken don't fix it. Sometimes the swelling can resolve on it's own with time.

Dacronym:

Does regular Foamy Urine Necessarily Mean Some Underlying Problem
I've done Urinalysis and FBC

How was the urinalysis result?
Any protein in the urine?

Desanta:


How was the urinalysis result?
Any protein in the urine?

The Dr said It was Ok
Why the regular Foamy Urine then

Desanta:


Wait and see. Don't touch it, unless for cosmetic reasons.
If it's not broken don't fix it. Sometimes the swelling can resolve on it's own with time.

thanks doc,would you still advice I check my thryroid function from time to time.as I was told it could increase if I become pregnant.

Mzora:
thanks doc,would you still advice I check my thryroid function from time to time.

Yes.
Once a year or if bothered every 6 months.

Mzora:
thanks doc,would you still advice I check my thryroid function from time to time.as I was told it could increase if I become pregnant.

Truly pregnancy can affect the thyroid gland. So you may need to do a check immediately you are pregnant and every 3 months throughout the pregnancy.

Desanta:

Yes.
Once a year or if bothered every 6 months.

thanks

Dacronym:

The Dr said It was Ok
Why the regular Foamy Urine then

Protein in urine is the major reason for foamy urine.
Please check your urine for microalbuminuria.

Desanta,I love this. Thumbs up.

Dacronym

Desanta has said it all. Sometimes the way you blast your urine to the toilet can also cause it to be foamy or if you just finish treatment on urinary tract infection.

2Ballz:
Desanta,I love this. Thumbs up.

Thanks.
My little contribution to humanity without being accused of advertising. You know how the profession is.

@Desanta please help interpret this comment on a recent fnac report : The features seen is most probably a combination of lymphocytic thyroiditis and colloid goitre. Thank u

Mzora:
@Desanta please help interpret this comment on a recent fnac report : The features seen is most probably a combination of lymphocytic thyroiditis and colloid goitre. Thank u

In simple terms it means it is not a cancer( Malignant tumour). It's good news.

Desanta:

In simple terms it means it is not a cancer( Malignant tumour). It's good news.

thank God..i appreciate your response. Thank you.

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Shimia:
Hi Doc,

Thanks for this thread. I have had Bell's Palsy in the past and I had to use Prednisolone. Then I started gaining weight and recently put on 16kg within a year. I stumbled on an article about Cushing syndrome and disease. The symptoms are similar to some challenges I have like rapid weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump. Please what do I do next?

These are Cushingoid, are you sure about these features?
How long were you in Prednisolone and when did you stop using it?
Your age? Sex?
If you are a female, you may tell anything to consider on your menstrual health.
Do you also have much/several hair growth in male peculiar zones of the body?

Shimia:
Hi Doc,

Thanks for this thread. I have had Bell's Palsy in the past and I had to use Prednisolone. Then I started gaining weight and recently put on 16kg within a year. I stumbled on an article about Cushing syndrome and disease. The symptoms are similar to some challenges I have like rapid weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump. Please what do I do next?

How long have you been on Prednisolone and what dose are you on?
What else are you taking for the Bell's Palsy?

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