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TSH slightly high

2026-04-16 03:06:16
I have been continuously doing health check ups for the last 5 yrs , my tsh always remains slightly high, while t3 t4 normal, last year anti tpo test was quite normal, should I start medicine,
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Hi there please start tab thyroxine under supervisor of some medicine doctor or endocrinologist
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It should be started as ur tsh is high
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Please visit Endo action logins or medicine doctor and start as early as poosible ur medicine for thyroid so that there stabilisation of Thryoid levels

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Hello, consult a ENT doctor for further advise. Do not start medication on your own as there are various cause for TSH increase.

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Yes, as your TSH is high means you are having hypothyroidism. Kindly visit a general physician and start anti- thyroid medications. Thank You

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Wait and watch.

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Start medication

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Antithyroid medication for short term to be started with repeat thyroid profile after a course of medication .

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Yes u have to start medicine

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Yes. You need to start medicines.

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did you get free t3 and free t4 levels checked?
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Get above tests done once and consult an endocrinologist for the same

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Firstly how much high is the tsh , please tell the exact value . Also we need to see that if you are having any symptoms like excessive sleepiness , neck swelling , hair loss , weight gain , loss of appetite .. etc Get Anti- Tg antibodies Also repeat Freet3Freet4 test Get ultrasound of neck . What you are having could be subclinical hupothyroididsm, for which you do need medication .

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