High TSH levels and very low vitamin D

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Asked for Male, 29 Years

Hi doctor, I am 29 year old male. I recently had a blood test done which showed TSH to be 5.67(normal range in the lab being 0.3-5.5). My Vitamin D was also very low . Kindly, suggest if my high TSH is indicating thyroid disease?

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rakesh Parikh

Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur

Low Vit D is very common in Indians and you can take weekly supplement for the same. Your TSH is in subclinical range. You should get your Anti TPO antibody levels checked. If high, u need to start treatment

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