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My mother-in-law who is 60 years of age had taken a master check in the last month. It was shocking to see that her TSH levels were triple the normal range. All other investigations were within normal limits. What can be the cause of such high levels of TSH? Is it anything to worry about?

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

As the age advances thyroid malfunctions I have to give medication for thyroid and also any concomitant disease ... Read More

Hi I am 42 year old female. I have diabetes since a year and now recently developed hypothyroidism. My recent TSh levels were 6mIU/L. kindly explain what could be the causes on this high levels of TSH? Does this mean I have to take life long medicines to control this?

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

You are just borderline hypothyroidism taking a mild dose and maintaining weight will do ... Read More

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I am a very health conscious male who is 40 years of age. This month when I did my thyroid profile tests, it showed high tsh levels but my t4 for normal. Can you please let me know the causes of the same? Does it mean I have thyroid problem?

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

can be altered due to pituitary and thyroid problems T4 and TSH always do not correlate ... Read More

I woke up with blocked nose and mild through pain(only uncomfortable when swallowing) and also the temperature was 99 and reached till 101.9. As I have prebooked full body check up for today and got the above mentioned symptoms. I went through giving sample for blood test. The results show that TSH is 6 where as T3,T4 are within the limits. Also ES

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Dr. B Asma Tarannum ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anantapur

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TSH does not increase due to fever. ... Read More

My mother in law have TSH 13.4 úIU/ml Is that high? Do need to visit doctor? Suggest What may cause problem with thid

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Dr. Spandana Kandra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

Hi consult for medication ... Read More

Hi. I am in 6th week pregnancy . My TSH levels are high (5.3). I got reports today. Will that cause any issue in my pregnancy? Scared

Asked for Female, 27 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, NOTHING TO SCARE. U R LUCKY U CONCEIVED N NOE TSH IS HIGH, TO MAINTAIN PREGNANCY U HAVE TO TAKE MEDICINES NO HARM TO BABY N U. OTHERWISE A RISK FACTOR IS ALWAYS IN MIND. OK. ... Read More

My TSH serum is 80. Will be there any complications with high TSH.. Plz advice how to control tsh level. TQ..

Asked for Male, 32 Years 948 Views v

Dr. Dyuti Navadia Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

The level is really high You need to start with medications and also get done with few blood tests ... Read More

Hi, I have got slightly high levels of TsH and low levels of iron. Please advise possible causes and remedy for it.

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Looks like postpartum thyroiditis. TSH levels being so high u would need to start thyroxin ... Read More

FOUND TSH high in last 2 reports and gaining weight

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Dr. Hiren Patt Endocrinologist | Ahmedabad

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You need to consult an Endocrinologist to adjust the dose of Thyroxine. Dose of Thyroxine needs a little bit of change throughout life based on TSH every 3 monthly. ... Read More

I have normal T3,T4 but high TSH...what does it mean???is there any problem with my thyroid???plz reply sir/mam

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

I recently did a routine blood test and my TSH level came out to be 8.08. This is the first time it has been detected as high. I am a bit worried. Should I also get my T3 and T4 levels checked? Do I need to start or adjust any medication? Please guide me on what to do next. Thank you.

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Dr. Akansha Agrawal Homeopathic Practitioner | Dhamtari

U have Hypothyroidism. Without complete case taking its not possible to suggest u medicine. So plz consult with Homoeopathic doctor ... Read More

Hi I delivered baby 2 month before. From past 6 months my thyroid t3 value always high, But TSH T4 is within the normal. Taking 100 mg thyronom medicine. What's the reason? Can anyone please tell me? T3 (Total Triiodothyronine) 268 ng/dL Range value - 84.6-201.8 T4 (Total Thyroxine) 12.4 Range value µg/dL 5.1-14.1 TSH (Thy

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Dr. Namrata Kumari General Physician | Delhi

Because of your thyroxine tablet ... Read More

Have extremely high TSH level but under control T3 & T4and have been advised to start Thyronorm 75 mcg. Is this the correct dosage for such a high level of TSH ?

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Dr. Rohit Masih General Physician | Mandi

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It's a case of subclinical hypothyroidism. Most important are symptoms. Then we need to get free t3 t4 TSH. And anti TPO antibodies to know if that requires life long treatment. I hope you are not ... Read More

Since 2023, my thyroid report is not. I am avoid medicine and following healthy lifestyle but it not stable. My TSH report. July 2023 : 12.82 Feb 2024 : 32.90 June 2024 : 19.77 June 2025 : 14.80 Aug 2025 : 33.08 Is this Hyperthyroidism ? What should i follow Ayurvedic medicine or any other which can fix this

Asked for Male, 33 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

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I have not got periods from 3 months, and I feel lazy ...poor metabolism...I have thyroid and taking medicine 100 mg but my tsh levels were high in recent report...6.5 something..I have no more health issues as such..what should I do and what can be the causes

Asked for Female, 24 Years 26 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I have TSH level 6.06 and hand tremor in both hands for whole day. What is the reason for hand tremor and how to cure that

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Dr. Adhye Homoeopath | Mumbai

Because of High TSH hypothyroidism. Get it treated with Homoeopath ... Read More

My prolactin was 52 and tsh was 4.2 four months back , my thyroid was always in the range of 2.5 to 3 and never had milky discharge but after following ayurvedic doctor who gave me satavari and other herbs that has increased my milky discharge and tsh 4.2 , went to gynaecologist , she prescribed me. Cabergolin 20 mg and levothyroxine 20 mg sl Tsh

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Dr. Satish Sawale Ayurveda | Navi Mumbai

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Endocrine glands best to deal holistically with committed life n exercises routine medicine may play role in for perticular period of life.... ... Read More

My name is Pallavi Shankar. I am 40 years old.My tsh is high from last 6 month. My ESR is also high.Now I have swelling in my whole body and my leg hand muscle are always tight and have pain also.when I went to a doctor he gave me thyrox 100 mcg ,2 BTR tablet empty stomach in the morning 1 thyropace tablet in the night after dinner and Vitanova-D3

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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TSH Level is very high T3 -1.05 T4, -8.65 TSH - 11.204 Please help on this medicine please...

Asked for Male, 29 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Aniruddha Wagh Head and Neck Surgeon | Nagpur

Yes need to examine and might need to start medicine also ... Read More

I have high ESR 92 and high TSH 12. Thyroid check up done after a long time.I already take 62 mg tab. What should I do next?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 139 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with a high level of TSH which is 45.37 and T3,T4 both are low respectively. Could you please advise what food I should avoid and how long it will take for the treatment. Any recommendations to whom I should contact for further treatment. Attached my health report.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 197 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

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You will need a long term follow up to decide about your perfect dose of Thyroid hormone. Please consult a General Physician in your area for further management. ... Read More

I have tsh of 8 during 6th week of pregnancy do I have complications in pregnancy I am already at 50mcg medicine what should I do.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

Consult endocrinologist for proper treatment. ... Read More

I have tsh of 8 during 6th week of pregnancy do I have complications in pregnancy I am already at 50mcg medicine what should I do.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

Consult endocrinologist please. ... Read More

I have regular period, but the flow is less. My TSH is 8 and my prolactin levels are 51. I have dry skin, thinning of hair, anxiety and stress. Also very disturbed sleep

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I'm currently taking 37.5 mcg thyroxin. But my tsh is 8.40. T3 and t4 are normal. Should i increase the dose? I'm currently 4 w 6 d pregnant

Asked for Female, 27 Years 111 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Is alcohol cause anxiety disorder and ibs symptoms .I take fluoxetine 40 mg for anxiety and also drink alcohol is really said that use of alcohol never control my anxiety

Asked for Male, 31 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi . Yes alcohol can aggravate anxiety. ... Read More

Hi my age 35 , I am a high BP patient. In health preventive reports my t3 t4 is normal but tsh is 15.80 . Does that mean I have thyroid? . Dr gave me a Thyrox 25 tablet.are these tablets good for health?what are the reasons for thyroid and how to recover from this? Without tablets can I recover?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 29 Views v

DR AMIT BHARADIYA Cardiologist | Ahmednagar

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Yes, it means you have hypothyroidism. There are multiple reasons for becoming hypothyroid, it could be autoimmune. It could be genetic. It could be anything. The only way to recover from this is to t ... Read More

I have high tsh but I am planning to take ayurvedic treatment or take regular treatment which is better

Asked for Male, 29 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

You have hypothyroidism.. You need to take medicines on daily basis ... Read More

I have been recently diagnosed with thyroid My TSH is 7.9 please advice the medications and how to cure it soon

Asked for Female, 28 Years 274 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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There is no soon cure . Review again after 3 months if still high then consult a specialist also get vit d and other blood profile test . Then review and will decide on medication ... Read More

Sir I am taking 100 mg thyrox tab regularly. Currently my tsh level is 8.1 which is slightly high. What should I do ? I have noted that whenever my tsh become high my blood sugar become also high and hemoglobin get also decrease? Is there any connection with them?

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Dr. Ajith Paul Denson General Physician | Ernakulam

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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat ... Read More

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My mother-in-law who is 60 years of age had taken a master check in the last month. It was shocking to see that her TSH levels were triple the normal range. All other investigations were within normal limits. What can be the cause of such high levels of TSH? Is it anything to worry about?

Hi I am 42 year old female. I have diabetes since a year and now recently developed hypothyroidism. My recent TSh levels were 6mIU/L. kindly explain what could be the causes on this high levels of TSH? Does this mean I have to take life long medicines to control this?

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I am a very health conscious male who is 40 years of age. This month when I did my thyroid profile tests, it showed high tsh levels but my t4 for normal. Can you please let me know the causes of the same? Does it mean I have thyroid problem?

My mother in law have TSH 13.4 úIU/ml Is that high? Do need to visit doctor? Suggest What may cause problem with thid

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My TSH serum is 80. Will be there any complications with high TSH.. Plz advice how to control tsh level. TQ..

Hi, I have got slightly high levels of TsH and low levels of iron. Please advise possible causes and remedy for it.

FOUND TSH high in last 2 reports and gaining weight

I have normal T3,T4 but high TSH...what does it mean???is there any problem with my thyroid???plz reply sir/mam

I recently did a routine blood test and my TSH level came out to be 8.08. This is the first time it has been detected as high. I am a bit worried. Should I also get my T3 and T4 levels checked? Do I need to start or adjust any medication? Please guide me on what to do next. Thank you.

Have extremely high TSH level but under control T3 & T4and have been advised to start Thyronorm 75 mcg. Is this the correct dosage for such a high level of TSH ?

I have not got periods from 3 months, and I feel lazy ...poor metabolism...I have thyroid and taking medicine 100 mg but my tsh levels were high in recent report...6.5 something..I have no more health issues as such..what should I do and what can be the causes

I have TSH level 6.06 and hand tremor in both hands for whole day. What is the reason for hand tremor and how to cure that

TSH Level is very high T3 -1.05 T4, -8.65 TSH - 11.204 Please help on this medicine please...

I have high ESR 92 and high TSH 12. Thyroid check up done after a long time.I already take 62 mg tab. What should I do next?

Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with a high level of TSH which is 45.37 and T3,T4 both are low respectively. Could you please advise what food I should avoid and how long it will take for the treatment. Any recommendations to whom I should contact for further treatment. Attached my health report.

I have tsh of 8 during 6th week of pregnancy do I have complications in pregnancy I am already at 50mcg medicine what should I do.

I have tsh of 8 during 6th week of pregnancy do I have complications in pregnancy I am already at 50mcg medicine what should I do.

I have regular period, but the flow is less. My TSH is 8 and my prolactin levels are 51. I have dry skin, thinning of hair, anxiety and stress. Also very disturbed sleep

I'm currently taking 37.5 mcg thyroxin. But my tsh is 8.40. T3 and t4 are normal. Should i increase the dose? I'm currently 4 w 6 d pregnant

Is alcohol cause anxiety disorder and ibs symptoms .I take fluoxetine 40 mg for anxiety and also drink alcohol is really said that use of alcohol never control my anxiety

Hi my age 35 , I am a high BP patient. In health preventive reports my t3 t4 is normal but tsh is 15.80 . Does that mean I have thyroid? . Dr gave me a Thyrox 25 tablet.are these tablets good for health?what are the reasons for thyroid and how to recover from this? Without tablets can I recover?

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