# Think about it....

**URL:** <https://www.medboundhub.com/t/think-about-it/3875>\
**Category:** MBBS\
**Tags:** mbbs, medical, futuredoctors\
**Created:** [June 24, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/think-about-it/3875 "2025-06-24T15:36:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![Anchal\_shukla](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anchal_shukla/32/447_2.png) [@Anchal\_shukla](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anchal_shukla)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/think-about-it/3875/1 "2025-06-24T15:36:21Z")

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A patient with newly diagnosed hypertension, should do you do a thyroid function test?

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**Author:** ![Manisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Manisha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Manisha)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/think-about-it/3875/2 "2025-06-24T22:08:33Z")

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Yes, it’s a good idea. Thyroid dysfunction, especially hypothyroidism can sometimes contribute to high blood pressure. Checking thyroid function helps rule out any underlying cause and guide better treatment.