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Thyroid problem

2025-08-16 02:01:57
8 months back when i got general health checkup i found my tsh is 8.8 with normal t3, t4 values. 2 months back tsh was 5.5 with normal t3 t4 and at present tsh is 6.8 with normal free t4. I am normal weight but experience hairfall and facial hair. Should i use thyroid medicine or can i try naturally to reduce it? If i have to use medicine should i use it life long?
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Answered2025-08-18 14:11:23

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