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Apr 23, 2014

Concerns About Health Issues After Surgery

This topic is about someone who recently had a temporary ileostomy and is now dealing with some health concerns. After visiting their family doctor, they found out from blood tests that they have an under-active thyroid, low iron levels, and low blood sugar. They are curious about what these results mean and if others have faced similar issues after having ileostomy surgery. They are also looking for advice on what steps to take next.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Surgery can really shake things up in your body, and it might take a while for everything to settle back to normal. It's a good idea to ask your doctor to compare your current blood test results with those from before your surgery. This can help you understand what each abnormal value means and what kind of treatment plan you might need.

2. If you have an under-active thyroid, it's often treated with thyroid hormone replacement tablets. Your doctor can prescribe the right dose for you.

3. For low iron levels, oral iron supplements are usually recommended. One option that some people use is Erofer iron pills.

4. If you want more information about medications, you can check out a general pharmacy reference site like uniprix.com.

5. Low blood sugar is something you want to address. Your doctor should be able to guide you on dietary changes or other measures to help manage it. Fortunately, low blood sugar typically doesn't require any additional surgery.
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