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TSH 9.65.
I am 28 years old and recently I got my thyroid routine done as my dermatologist asked me to get it done.. its 9.65 .. is it too high? Is it treatable? Do I have to be on medication for lifetime?
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Treatment required or not depends upon your free T3 and Free T4 levels . If Free T3 and Free T4 levels are low . You need to start taking medicines . Otherwise you can wait and repeat the test after 2 months.
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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. Vijay Mohan Gummala
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes it's above normal. Depends. Sometimes it can regress. Need to check antibodies, free T4 level and symptoms- period problems,weight gain, mood disturbance,, neck swelling, family history, cholesterol abnormalities
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Dr. Kesanapalli Bhavya Sree
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Vijayawada
It is high, u requires treatment but before starting you have to do fasting Free T3, T4 levels also...
Thyroid problems are treatable.. Long-term treatment required.. Some individuals it is lifelong, some people we can decrease the dose if it comes normal and can monitor regular
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Do free T3,T4
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