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My tsh is 12.89
Hi doctor, my thyroid simulating harmone is 12.8
Will it be dangerous and is curable.if curable how long I have to take medication.
Kindly help me with this.
Thanks
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Thyroid level is high. You have hypothyroidism.
Medication has to be started.
Thyroid medication is almost for lifetime.
Blood test is to be repeated every month for 1st 6months then after every 3 months then 6 months
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U shud start anti thyroid medicine asap
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Dr. Diana Borgio
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi..u will need to be started on medications..also diet Modifications also to be followed that will bring the thyroid in control..moreover ur complete thyroid profile will have to be done...would advise that u meet the endocrinologist so that he can start u on medications and monitor ur values regularly and decide on adjusting the dosage
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Please consult
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