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Even after taking thyroid medicine for a long time, there is no solution? Do you know the correct rules?
The best results are obtained by taking thyroid medicine on an empty stomach in the morning. Taking this medicine after meals or with food cannot mix it properly in the body.
Thyroid treatment is long-term, but with a little care, this problem can be dealt with.
Are you getting tired? No matter how much you are aware of this, the weight is not under control at all. Hair is falling out prematurely, skin is becoming flawless. We often avoid these minor physical problems in our busy lives. However, behind each of these symptoms may be hidden red eyes. If thyroid is not treated in time, it can get bigger. Thyroid treatment is long-term, but with a little care, this problem can be dealt with.
The thyroid gland is located in front of the trachea in our throat. This gland secretes two types of hormones, T3 and T4. Our body contains a certain amount of this hormone in the blood. There are two main types of thyroid problems. Hyperthyroidism causes an increase in the amount of thyroid hormone secreted by the blood. And in hypothyroidism, the amount of thyroid hormone secreted in the blood decreases. Diagnosis is made through tests of thyroid gland ultrasound, anti TPO antibody, thyroid stimulating, immunoglobulin etc. As soon as the test shows thyroid, start taking the medicine with the advice of the doctor. In this case, it is better not to be late.
When to take thyroid medicine?
According to doctors, the best results are obtained by taking thyroid medicine on an empty stomach in the morning. This medicine is not properly absorbed by the body after eating or taking it with food. As a result, thyroid hormone levels are out of control.
In the case of hypothyroidism, if a person takes a full dose of thyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach, the patient may experience discomfort. In this case, the medicine can be taken in two doses: on an empty stomach in the morning and before going to bed at night.
What are the rules to follow while taking thyroid medicine?
1) It is better to follow a fixed time in taking this medicine. Be careful that the medicine is taken at 8 o'clock in the morning. If you ever forget to take your medicine in the morning, you can take it two to two and a half hours after lunch.
2) It is better not to take anything within one hour of taking this medicine. Not even tea, not coffee!
3) Do not eat any food that contains high levels of calcium within three hours of taking thyroid medicine.
4) Do not forget to take any other supplement such as iron, calcium or vitamin medicine while taking this medicine.
5) In most cases, the drug has to be taken for life. So even if the hormone levels are normal in the test, the drug cannot be stopped. If the dose is too high or too low, the doctor should be consulted to adjust the dose.
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