Hypothyroidism and Liver Function

[GardenerSue]

I went to see the private GP I’ve been seeing re thyroid last week to receive blood test results and for a general check etc. To my surprise and shock apparently my liver is struggling. I’m not a heavy drinker nor do I take lots of painkillers etc. She is repeating the liver function test in 5 weeks after which I may be referred. I have a friend with hyperthyroidism who also has liver issues. I was reading somewhere that there is a connection between thyroid disease and liver disease. Does anyone have any information on this please? Needless to say I’m now worrying about that!

[Aslangal]

Sue yes there is a link but someone will be along shortly to give you some more specific advice than I am able to. 😀 I’m on my way out the 🚪 unfortunately!

[Angel_of_the_North]

Also linked to high carb low fat diets

[GardenerSue in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

I don’t have a high carb diet although I do try to watch fat intake.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Being hypothyroid is linked to NAFLD

everydayhealth.com/hs/healt...

endocrineweb.com/profession...

[GardenerSue in reply to SlowDragon]

Mm so quite likely then! I wonder what the advice will be about this after my repeated liver function test? If it’s not one thing it’s something else!

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Getting correctly treated. Often just levothyroxine is inadequate

Obviously looking at previous posts you were on just Levo for many years

But are now on NDT, so hopefully improving

[GardenerSue in reply to SlowDragon]

Hopefully. My T3 is currently a bit high so we’re tweaking the dose of NDT to reduce it a little.