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Thyroid concern
My father got tested for thyroid due to increase in weight recently.now reports suggests tha T3,T4 are normal whereas increase in level of TSH which is 7.98 else it should be within 0.35-5.5 . Now please guide me that he should require a medicine for this diagnosis. Please do suggest me its a matter of concern as these.days he was feeling lethargic and his weight also increased so by self we got it tested.
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I will need further history
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He needs thyroid hormone medication
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consult a general physician for Prescription
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It is called sub clinical hypothyroidism.
He needs treatment.
Please consult with a General Physician on Practo for further management.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you , kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes he needs medication.
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
Needs treatment
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