I am currently under treatment for my hyperthyroid condition. I can feel my body getting weaker and my heart beating faster. Is this a side effect of the treatment or a symptom of my condition?
Heart beating fast is a symptom of hyperthyroidism. With treatment, symptoms should get better. Do contact your doctor if your symptoms are not getting better.
Is it true that thyroid problems are related to depression? How do I know if the mood fluctuations I experience is due to thyroid problems?
Sometimes hypothyroidism (Low thyroid levels) can contribute to Low mood or even depression. It is customary for doctors to check the thyroid function when a patient presents with depression. You can certain ask your doctor to check it with a simple blood test.
My wife is 35 years old and has been experiencing lethargy for a while now. Yesterday, she felt a lump growing on her neck, and complained that it has been causing her pain when she swallows food. Is this an endocrine problem?
It is possible that your wife has hypothyroidism (low thyroid). Please bring her to see a doctor for a check up. A simple blood test will allow us to reach the diagnosis.
How long does a goiter take to go away? I have had it for two months now and it doesn’t seem to be getting better.
Whether a goitre will go away depends on the diagnosis. Please discuss with your doctor whether the goitre is expected to become smaller.
I perspire a lot. I read online that this condition of mine could be due to certain diseases, including hormonal problems. Is it true? How do I differentiate my sweating from ordinary sweating?
It is possible to be a thyroid problem, so please go to a doctor to check it out. Ordinary sweating happens when one feels hot. Hyperthyroidism (high thyroid) causes hot feeling and sweating all the time. A simple blood test will help differentiate the two.
I have a lump on the right side of my neck. I think it has been there since a year ago, but it was small then. Now it’s grown bigger. I don’t know if this is a halo effect or medically related, but I think since I’ve had this lump, my breath is shorter. I didn’t lose weight or my appetite. Can I have your opinion on this, Doctor?
A lump that is growing may mean that there is a thyroid nodule. Please go and see a doctor to have an assessment. Usually an ultrasound and biopsy is required for a thyroid nodule.
My weight has been increasing steadily for the past 5 years. Everytime i try to exercise, I feel lethargic. I sleep a lot but it doesn’t help with the lethargy. I went for an ultrasound and was told I have a parathyroid tumour. So far the blood results show it is non-cancerous. Should I go for surgery to remove it since it’s non-cancerous?
The indication for parathyroid surgery is if the calcium level is high in the blood or urine, or if there is osteoporosis. Please have a discussion with your doctor to see whether it is necessary.
After tonsillitis surgery, there is a lump growing under my husband’s chin. He says it is hard for him to swallow food. His sleep pattern is also affected. He can be awake all night, and feel very sleepy and weak during the day. Could you give us your opinion on this, Doctor?
Lumps under the chin may be a lymph node or salivary gland. It is not possible to diagnose this just from a written description. Please ask him to go back to the doctor who performs the tonsillitis to exam that lump under the chin.
There is a small lump on my upper neck, right below my skull. It feels hard and hurts when it is pressed. I can sometimes feel a liquid emerging from it. I am very sure it is not a pimple or boil though. What condition is this?
It is hard to know what it is from the description. Please see a doctor for an examination.
I once had a surgery to remove a lump behind my ear. My biopsy shows it is not dangerous. However, these past 3 weeks, I have been feeling a throbbing pain in that area, together with severe migraine. I lose my appetite and feel anxious all the time. I cannot sleep and I urinate a lot because I feel like I’m always thirsty and I drink a lot of water. I read an online article that mentioned these symptoms may be due to endocrine problems (especially since I had a lump once). What should I do to fix this? What examination should I undergo now?
A lump behind the ear is not an endocrine gland so it is probably unrelated. However, being always thirsty and drinking a lot of water may be a sign of diabetes, and feeling anxious may be a sign of thyroid problem. Please go and see your doctor for a check up.