Thyroid Problem(High TSH)

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Thyroid Function Test (T3, T4, TSH) performed on 04-06-2016. T3 level 1.09ng/ml compared to normal range of 0.72-2.02 ng/ml, T4 8.38ug/dl compared to 4.3-12.5ug/dl and TSH level was found to be 5.61uIU/ml compared to 0.4-4.2 uIU/ml. Is medication needed?

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Dr. Sheetal Aversekar

Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

Its in the borderline level. Get a blood test done called as anti tpo antibodies. You will need treatment if its high. Else you can wait

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Dr. Chethan R S General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chethan R S

General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there......, low level of thyroxine and high level of TSH indicate an underactive thyroid. That's because your pituitary produces more TSH in an effort to stimulate your thyroid gland into producing more thyroid hormone..... Diagnosis of hypothyroidism is based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests that measure the level of TSH and sometimes the level of the thyroid hormone thyroxine.....