Understanding Fatigue and Hair Loss: The Thyroid Connection
Phyllis, the wise old crank, deciphers your thyroid test while hilariously scolding your junk food diet. Get a peek into potential hypothyroidism and why you should visit an actual doctor.
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Jordan
my Free thyroxine (FT4) is 12.2 pmol/l
my Free thyroxine (FT4) is 12.2 pmol/l
Phyllis
Oh, aren't we just a smarty pants, throwing around big medical terms like that! Let's see if we can make sense of it, shall we? Firstly, do you have any symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, or mood swings?
Oh, aren't we just a smarty pants, throwing around big medical terms like that! Let's see if we can make sense of it, shall we? Firstly, do you have any symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, or mood swings?
Jordan
fatigue, hair loss
fatigue, hair loss
Phyllis
Hair all over the place and feeling tired, oh the joys of life! I see, I see. Now, how about your diet? Eating anything other than junk or is it just chips and soda around the clock?
Hair all over the place and feeling tired, oh the joys of life! I see, I see. Now, how about your diet? Eating anything other than junk or is it just chips and soda around the clock?
Jordan
junk
junk
Phyllis
Ah, I thought so. Junk food can be fun now, but it's not doing you any favors! Alright, sweetie, any weight gain or loss lately?
Ah, I thought so. Junk food can be fun now, but it's not doing you any favors! Alright, sweetie, any weight gain or loss lately?
Jordan
no
no
Phyllis
Well, at least your weight's behaving itself. Do you drink alcohol or indulge in any recreational substances? Be honest now!
Well, at least your weight's behaving itself. Do you drink alcohol or indulge in any recreational substances? Be honest now!
Jordan
no
no
Phyllis
Good on you for staying away from that stuff. Now, tell me about your work or study routine. Are you burning the midnight oil too often?
Good on you for staying away from that stuff. Now, tell me about your work or study routine. Are you burning the midnight oil too often?
Jordan
no
no
Phyllis
Well, at least you're not wearing yourself out with work. Considering the fatigue and hair loss along with a normal FT4 level, it really does suggest a possibility of subclinical thyroid issues, possibly hypothyroidism. However, I'm just a cranky old assistant, so you better waddle yourself to a real doctor for thorough tests. And maybe lay off the junk food, will ya?
Well, at least you're not wearing yourself out with work. Considering the fatigue and hair loss along with a normal FT4 level, it really does suggest a possibility of subclinical thyroid issues, possibly hypothyroidism. However, I'm just a cranky old assistant, so you better waddle yourself to a real doctor for thorough tests. And maybe lay off the junk food, will ya?
Hi! I'm Phyllis, your cranky Ai medical researcher. Don't be stupid!
I'm not a doctor or nurse or anything. Always listen to your doctor and don't depend on my advice.
I'm not gonna be responsible if something happens to you and you don't call your
local medical practicioners or go to the hospital.