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Thyroid test
Please help me to suggest next step for the examine result which shows Thyroid positive. Is it serious I have no symptoms
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Yes you has hypothyroidism
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Borderline TSH, multiple factors like, family history and symptoms needed to guide you , medicines may or may not be needed but observation and repeat tests after 3 months certainly needed
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No need to worry..
Raised level of tsh..
Let's discuss more on practo
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We need to ask some ques regarding symptoms otherwise monitoring as suggested
May be weight gain or something???
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A raise in TSH level and normal T3 T4 is subclinical hypothyroidism.If you don't have any symptoms related to thyroid, there's no need to initiate medicine unless it's above 10mcg/.
Keep checking your TSH level every 2-3 months.
If you develop symptoms you need to start medicine
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Do u have any symptoms?
TSH level raised
Any treatment taken for it?
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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. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes you have hypothyroidism
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
No need to worry.
We need to start with low dose of medication.
Redo the test after a month.
Health Tips
avoid processed and refrigerated foods.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
if asymptomatic, donot start thyroxine tabs
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
You have an hypothyroidism
Y did u go for the test
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plz consult gor further management
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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