Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

thyroid

Dr I was sluggish and tired before iodine contrast ct scan and hyper after it...is that normal or is that showing me something?? Thanks
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Dr ... my Thyroid numbers are within range (marginal) but I was sluggish and tired before an iodine contrast scan and hyper with elevated blood pressure after the scan.... is that normal after an iodine contrast scan or is that telling me something about my thyroid??
Helpful - 0
97953 tn?1440865392
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
If you mean that you were hyperthyroid after a scan, then there may be an underlying thyroid problem that resulted in over-production of thyroid hormone after an iodine load.  Common culprits are Graves Disease and hot nodules.
Helpful - 0

You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Cancer / Nodules & Hyperthyroidism Forum

Popular Resources
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.