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While medication is often necessary to treat thyroid disorders, especially hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, certain foods can support thyroid health
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Different types of salt have different minerals.
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Conducting regular monitoring of thyroid function tests and evaluating any potential side effects or changes in health status that may arise during treatment is crucial.
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The dose is adjusted periodically. Initially, the blood test is recommended for 1-2 months and later once in six months once on a stable dose. Treated appropriately, there are no side effects as it is just replacing the thyroid hormone of the body itself, said Dr A. Sharda, consultant, endocrinologist, and diabetologist, Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bangalore
May 26, 2023 6:42 pm
"Any new onset symptoms in the elderly, which are not fully explainable, should warrant an evaluation of thyroid function tests," said Dr Harshal Ekatpure, consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
February 01, 2023 10:18 am
While an underactive thyroid gland leads to hypothyroidism, overproduction of the thyroid hormone causes hyperthyroidism.
December 08, 2022 9:22 am
According to a survey conducted by the India Thyroid Society, one in 10 adults in India suffers from hypothyroidism.
October 14, 2022 11:28 pm
"These 3 superfoods work wonders for your thyroid health and help heal all kinds of thyroid imbalances- hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, goitre, and autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's and Graves' diseases)," wrote Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya, an Ayurveda expert
June 28, 2022 3:05 pm
"These contain all essential nutrients for optimal thyroid health (works in all kinds of thyroid imbalances- hypo, hyper and auto immune)," Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya wrote on Instagram
November 02, 2021 8:58 pm
For those who are not on treatment, thyroid function test (TSH, T4 and T3) can be done at any time of the day without fasting, said Dr G Vignes.




