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Thyroid problem
Sir recently my mother have thyroid of 8.96 which is high.if she take medicine of thyroid it should be continue for long life.or she will discontinue after thyroid disappears.please suggest she is old citizen 60 yrs.please advise what should be done.what are the measures..to low thyroid and what are the precautions.please suggest me please
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Thyroid medication is to be taken life long in most of cases.
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Dear Patient
The value you've suggested doesn't mention if it fT3 or fT4 or TSH. Please clarify that.
Moreover, i want to you to know that thyroid medication has to ve continued for life. The dose can be increased or decreased with time.
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