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Thyroid problem
My father has a tsh level of 5.43 and his t3 and t4 levels are normal. Does it need any further evaluation? Does he need to have medication for this?
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is sub clinical hypothyroid, if you are married and planning for conception, medications has to be started.
Consult Gynecologist.
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Dr. Anirban Biswas
Diabetologist
23 yrs exp
Delhi
Subclinical hypothyroidism.
No treatment is required if asymptomatic
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
If no symptoms then not required.
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Dr. Saurav Shishir Agrawal
Endocrinologist
11 yrs exp
Noida
TSH levels has to be interpreted using age and clinical symptoms into consideration
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consult an endocrinologist
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Dr. Peerzada Ovais Ahmad
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Srinagar
No he does not need any further evaluation or testing .
No treatment is required .
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