Screening For Diet (Part III)
May 14th, 2010
Examination of timid function; to detect dysfunction of thyroid. Why is it needed: Especially needed for those who want to increase weight. Fatigue, weight gain, and muscle pains that indicate occurrence of hypothyroidism (decreased of thyroid function). While weight-loss, heart pounding, and anxiety indicate hyperthyroidism (increased of thyroid function).
This examination which should be done every year (or every three months if you have certain symptoms) will measure levels of thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxin, and triodotironin. A change in levels from one of this three indicates a problem. Once hypothyroidism is overcome, weight will be reduced easily.
However, being overweight is not always the result of a hormonal imbalance. Examination of kidney function, to detect urea and blood creatinin. Why is it needed: This examination can measure a decrease in kidney function which there are elevated levels of urea and creatinin in the blood. When this happens, you should limit your intake of protein, so it can’t aggravate the work of kidney.
To detect blood uric acid levels. Why is it needed: low-calorie diet generally will increase uric acid levels in the blood. Levels that were already high can be higher, when you start this diet. High level of uric acid can cause gout disease and kidney stones.
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