I went to my family doctor and after taking blood work he said that my thyroid gland isn't taking producing enough of a hormone whatever that hormone is called that is released from there.Could this be why I feel I have stooed growing? keep in mind im 18 now and feel i haven't gone through a growth spurt!
2007-02-08 12:19:40 · 6 answers · asked by courtney 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
yes the Dr. said that my growth hormone level and every other level in my body except for my thyroid level is low..what could this indicate?
2007-02-15 11:08:04 · update #1
you have an overreactive thyroid. im sure they have something they can give you.
2007-02-16 08:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by sydb1967 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that low growth hormone production would stop you from growing. Its possible your thyroid is not producing because it is not being stimulated by the pituitary for some reason. And since the pituitary gland produces growth hormone, there may be something going on there. Have they checked growth hormone levels along with other hormones?
Part 2: You REALLY need to see a good Endocrinogist, preferrably one with pituitary expertise. I don't know where you live but the best in the U.S. is Dr. Friedman in L.A. CA (www.goodhormonehealth.com). If all your hormones are low this could indicate a pituitary problem. Most family DRs or GPs don't have a good understanding of how to diagnose or treat this. Usually the cause is a benign tumor on the pituitary, or maybe you injured in an accident. It is rare to be cancerous, but if you are hypopituitary it could be dangerous especially if your cortisol production is low.
2007-02-15 18:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by laineyette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible its because of the thyroid, though most men do stop growing around 18. My husband grew 5 inches from age 18-21, so perhaps if you go on thyroid hormone you may grow a little more too.
Below are a few thyroid websites to understand the condition and the various medications.
2007-02-08 22:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by DNA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The doctor has no doubt put you on Synthroid pills., and you take the appropriate milligram for your condition every morning before eating and that makes up for the fact (as best can be) that your thyroid does not do the work itself. Yes a thyroid not working can be the answer to many problems.
If you are not a vegetarian eat lots of fish. If you have a reason to put iodine on your skin, you will note that it is all quickly taken in, showing the need there.
2007-02-13 06:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by kasandra k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, growth hormone would be responsible for that.
Your doctor was either talking about TSH or T3. These are the most common measures of thyroid functioning perfomed via blood testing.
2007-02-08 22:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put all these questions to your doctor.
2007-02-16 03:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by melbournewooferblue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋