My body has been acting strangely over the past 2 months. I have had insatiable hunger and have gained 10-12 kilograms because I cannot get full and cannot stop myself from eating, which is not something I have ever done or had trouble with in the past.
I have had extreme thirst and am constantly thinking about how thirsty I am and how I need to drink some water.
I've been lethargic and I find it hard to get out of bed and hard to function through the day as I always feel tired and worn out.
Also, my skin and hair has always been healthy and shiny and lately it has been dull, dry and awful, nothing like what it has ever been.
I don't know what is wrong or whether there even is anything wrong. Should I see a doctor?
2006-08-20 17:38:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You sound as if you have a thyroid problem. In any case, see a doctor as soon as possible. Do not put it off any longer. You have already put it off too long. Call tomorrow and make an appointment with your doctor.
2006-08-20 17:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm no nurse but I have personal experience with the same symptoms you are relating here. Have a doctor run a T3/T4 on you. It's a simple blood test to check Thyroid function. These days, many times just a simple pill each day will re-regulate your Thyroid. In my time, only solution was surgery, in which they took 3/4ths of mine out . Check it out on the internet search engine too. Punch in Thyroid Hperactive and Hypoactive, symptoms, ......you'll come up with a wealth of information. But your symptoms sure sound like mine were.
The blood test is simple, quick and necessary who ever it may be , with or without these symptoms. I almost died prior to being diagnosed and this is heriditory in my family !! Take action.........period. Don't wait and don't wait for answers here, okay? Good luck
2006-08-20 17:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by avalm@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Type II diabetes. You really need to see a doctor. The three major signs of diabetes is polyuria (increased urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia ( increased hunger). Other signs and symptoms include blurred vision, erectile dysfunction.
It is hard to diagnosis over the Internet. The lethargy sounds like thyroid. Do your self a favor and see a doctor.
2006-08-20 17:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by aggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get sugar checked quickly.
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Start there while you wait for appointment or go to health dept. nothing to play around with. Can also mess with mental thinking. Grades dropping? Good Luck
2006-08-20 17:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I 'm not a nurse but It sounds to me like seeing a doctor would be in order. You have too many different syptoms that have cropped up so fast that you must be concerned and should have blood work. You've gained a lot of weight in a short time
It could be any number of things but what ever it is seems to be affecting your metabolism.
2006-08-21 23:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Ragdollfloozie is Pensive! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have blood sugar problems, thyroid problems, have a vitamin deficiency, hormonal problems, many other conditions....or not. You need to see a doctor so he or she can do appropriate testing. A good rule of thumb about whether one should go to the doctor is to ask yourself: Is this problem impairing my ability to carry out my daily routine?? It sounds like you are struggling. Get to the bottom of this ok??
2006-08-20 17:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, see a doctor. Have him check your blood sugar. You have many symptoms of Diabetes. It is nothing to fear, unless you do not act.
2006-08-20 17:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound a little diabetic. Why are you screwing around with this Q&A garbage. those sound like drastic changes quickly. all advice from here is crap, except this, GO TO THE FRIGGIN DOCTOR's.
2006-08-20 17:46:15 · answer #8 · answered by nobudE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well yeah, you should see a doctor! Sounds like diabetes to me. But it could be something more serious.
2006-08-20 17:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by arielsalom33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you should see a mortuary and arrange your things with the time you have left.
2006-08-20 17:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Alex S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋