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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Hyperthyroid after gall bladder removal??
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Hyperthyroid after gall bladder removal??
by Litt7675, May 19, 2008 04:04PM
6 months after having my baby, I had emergency surgery to have my gall bladder removed. I initially felt better after the surgery but I noticed that I had a lot of problems eating. I would have to go to the bathroom within minutes of eating. I don't eat high fat foods and have recently switched to an all organic diet.
During my follow up with the surgeon, he explained that it was normal for my body to have to adjust to not have a gall bladder. Since that time I have lost over 30 pounds (a period of 3 months), my hair is still falling out, I am exhausted all of the time, I can feel my heartbeat in my chest and ears, and have frequent panic attacks.
I had a thyroid test. The test came back with a TSH level of .5 and a T4 level of 8. The Dr. said that the TSH level was low and I should see a Endocrinologist.
Are my test results and symptoms a result of the gall baldder removal?
During my follow up with the surgeon, he explained that it was normal for my body to have to adjust to not have a gall bladder. Since that time I have lost over 30 pounds (a period of 3 months), my hair is still falling out, I am exhausted all of the time, I can feel my heartbeat in my chest and ears, and have frequent panic attacks.
I had a thyroid test. The test came back with a TSH level of .5 and a T4 level of 8. The Dr. said that the TSH level was low and I should see a Endocrinologist.
Are my test results and symptoms a result of the gall baldder removal?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 20, 2008 06:02AM
, May 20, 2008 06:02AM
The thyroid labs currently are normal, but that does not exclude the possibility that you had a post-partum thyroiditis that has recovered -- of course if you still have symptoms and are not getting better, this hypothesis does not fit. From a thyroid standpoint, would consider retesting in 6 weeks to confirm stable.
The symptoms seem a little unusual for the average gall bladder removal.
The symptoms seem a little unusual for the average gall bladder removal.
