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High TSH levels
I have a 15 days old son . he was diagnosed with jaundice and was administered in phototherapy wef 12 feb to 14 feb. during the course of treatment, TSH test was also conducted. the mother is suffering from hypothyroidism since 7 yrs now and is taking med daily . during delivery, the thyroid levels were normal. now, the baby's TSH is 23.80 as on 14 feb 2017. doctor has advised med ie Eltroxin 25 mg regularly and two tests ie Thyroid scintigraphy and thyroid USG. please advice
Hypothyroidism is common in any age group. Medicine needs to be started as TSH is very high. Keep checking TSH regularly 3monthly to assess the dose of eltroxin wheathr needs to increase r keep same . Before starting eltroxin if you want to counter check TSH can repeat from some good laboratory in your area. If it's same from other lab also your child needs treatment regularly so that he will grow normally physical and mental. Thyroid hormone is very important for overall growth of child. Allopathy is the right therapy.
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keep following with your doctor,if you want can get opinion of Pediatric endocrinologist in your area.
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