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Got blood test done and my TSH is 46.73 mcIU/ml I'm 27 year old women. And this is my TSH value. Recently I had viral fever. Did that affect TSH?

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Viral fever should not cause hypothyroidism. You should better start thyroxin replacement ...  Read More

I have recently got a blood test done in which I tsh level was 6.932. Does this mean I have hypothyroidism and need to be under medication.

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It's border line case of hypothyroidism. Would need detailed history of daily routine and dietary habits for prescription Please connect for further advise ...  Read More

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I'm 22 weeks pregnant my TSH value In blood is 3.74 mlU/L . Please suggest whether it is normal or necessary to take thyroid tablets

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Not required ...  Read More

Hi Dr. My wife has thyroid problem. Yesterday she has done TSH (ultra sensitive serum) blood testing and rating come 5.577 against bio ref. Interval 0.550 - 4.780. Presently she is having 25 no. Tablet. Now Pls review and advise which no tablet she can take for thyroid. Thanks.

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Your wife needs 37.5 micrograms of thyroid tablet daily before breakfast do TSH after 3 months and we can decide ...  Read More

Tata Consultant for health told me to cosult a MD regarding TSH level 5.05 in blood while T-4 is 7.29. He mentioned i am under stress and having thyroid problems, but I dont think so as I dont feel unfit or weak or anything. Please suggest what should I do, eat , and work on to correct or decrease these levels. Thanks

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if u r not on thyroid related treatment already, this seems to be normal in ur condition. if want then consult any endocrinologist ...  Read More

MY LAST TWO CBC REPORT SHOWS LOW BLOOD COUNT AND TSH HIGH. WBC- 3820, RBC-4.47. (18/05/22) WBC- 3780, RBC- 4.39. (20/05/22) TSH-5.6 EXCEPT THIS ALL R NORMAL (report attached) Plase advice me i am totally depressed. IS THIS NORMAL REPORT??? SHARE ME SOME TREATMENT PLAN. PAST HISTORY- GERD, IBS-M MEDICINE- NEXPRO RD40, TRIPTOMER 10

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What are your current complains. Need detailed history. ...  Read More

I just did a random blood test and below are the records: TSH: 12.36 uIU/ml T3: 1.19 ng/dl T4: 5.45 ug/dl The consulting doctor suggested to see a physician for my high TSH levels which could indicate the onset of Hypothyroidism.

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Yes you need to be started on medication, which is a prescription tablet so should consult in person. It can be managed. ...  Read More

I have a thyroid my Tsh is above 8 .i m taking eltrocsin 100 mcg 2 tables.need ur help how to control my tsh.

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Hey, elevated TSH levels suggestive of Hypothyroidism , eltrosin is levo thyroxine used in Hypothyroidism ,usually Hypothyroidism requires life long treatment, dosage can be adjusted according to TSH ...  Read More

I have got blood report suggested by doctor, Thyroid is identified in report with TSH 11.49..It's high.. Want to know reasons and suggestions to cure. I have read everything for thyroid..But no synonyms like I am not seen in my body. What will be the problems for pregnancy due to thyroid. Kindly suggest us and provide information for the same.

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*Hypothyroidism* Hello. By looking ur reports u had Hypothyroidism. It's deficiency of the thyroxine harmone resulting in impaired thyroid function. It has number of causes *Causes* 1.Iodine Defici ...  Read More

I recently underwent a blood check up recommend by dermatologist for skin issues... Blood report states that my TSH is 11( please check the attached screenshot) ... What may be the cause?

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What you have now is called as subclinical primary hypothyroidism. More often than not it is because of an autoimmune condition called as hashimoto’s thyroiditis. If the TSH is more than 10, evidence ...  Read More

I am 12 weeks pregnant and my tsh level is 5.8...which is not good. I am taking thyroxin empty stomach 75mcg earlier it was 50mcg after going through report doctor suggested me to take 75 mcg... My concern is that I want to take Thyropace medicine as a supplement. Is it safe to have it during pregnancy. I have had this medicine earlier nd it was go

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How much thyroxine are you taking . Is it 75 or 50. Secondly were you taking this medicine prior to pregnancy or started now. In fact 5.8 is not a level to start with but it will be advised to follow ...  Read More

Hello dr i am 37 year old, 5 week pregnant with my second baby and never had elevated tsh before. however now when i got thyroid tested my tsh is 5.67 and t3 t4 are normal . my dr has put me on 50mg thryonorm. will i have to continue this all my life or if goes away after pregnancy

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I have rapid hair greying and hair on chin, sudden weight gain as well. Got my thyroid test done tsh is 7.41. What does that mean.

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Means you have hypothyroidism. Consult a physician ...  Read More

I did my recent blood test, please tell me what measures to take as my hba1c levels are high, do I need to take medicine?

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I recently did a routine blood test and my TSH level came out to be 8.08. This is the first time it has been detected as high. I am a bit worried. Should I also get my T3 and T4 levels checked? Do I need to start or adjust any medication? Please guide me on what to do next. Thank you.

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U have Hypothyroidism. Without complete case taking its not possible to suggest u medicine. So plz consult with Homoeopathic doctor ...  Read More

My TSH level is 4.85 for the first time. Should I be worried about it. My age is 34yrs and weight 58kgs, height 5.4 My recent period lasted for only 4days whereas the flow used to stop on 6th day till last month. My Haemoglobin is 10.8 HBA1C- 5.8 Mean Blood Glucose - 120 Fasting - 98 HSCRP- 2.470

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TSH level 0.18 uIU/mL during 35th week of pregnancy. Is this normal? Anything I need to worry on this value?

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No not at all but then u should repeat it after 1 month of delivery ...  Read More

My wife is 31 years old and currently breastfeeding our 1.5-year-old baby. She recently had a thyroid profile test, and the results are as follows: T3: 80.6 ng/dL T4: 9.17 µg/dL TSH: 6.237 µIU/mL She was taking Thyronorm 50 mcg during her pregnancy. Kindly review the results and suggest the appropriate medication and dosage.

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Hi iam 29 year female unmarried. From last 3-4 months I see a sever hair loss with itchy scalp, pattern hair loss. MY PERIOD is also not lasting more than 2 days, and period blood is brown and sometimes it's very light colour/water. I was taken few test like Lipid profile, TSH,T3 in the month of June and TSH value is 7.0. Do I need to retake the te

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Good evening sir I have taken arv full course January 16_2025 sir recently I have dog bite sir I am taken 2 dosees Last dose completed 4 October 2025 sir But 1 dose completed come out blood after 1 st injection sir This vaccine work full effective sir or another dose taken sir Please reply sir

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It will work effectively..the blood is there due to some injured blood vessel while giving the injection..take care ...  Read More

I taking 50mcg thyronorm but now latest diagnostic test my tsh value same please suggest what I can u increase 100mcg tablet daily?

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Would suggest to show t3 and t4 results also. Have you done USG thyroid ...  Read More

My 5 months old baby today we tested her TSH result is free T4 ( Method CLIA) 1.380 ng/dL TSH (Method CLIA) 6.380 µIU/mL Is it normal please advise

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS, MD ...  Read More

I'm currently taking uribid x2 a day and I have to get my thyroid tests done will the medication affect blood test results?

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Consult on 9three28010077 ...  Read More

Pcos issue with high prolactin..taking metformin and cabergoline.. Tsh levels have been between 4-5 since last year every time prolactin increases tsh is around 5..do i need levothyroxine is it thyroid causing prolactin to increase? TSH-5.1,prolactin-65ng TSH-5,prolactin-82ng Stopping cabergoline causing prolactin to increase so is this a thyroid i

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You need Thyroid hormone. ...  Read More

My tsh in july was 8.64 and t3,t4 are normal..started 25 mcg thyronorm but after taking 2 month of medicine my tsh is 9.56 now..what is reason behind raise value

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I am 6th week 4 days my tsh is 6.064 but t3 and T4 are in range. Already had to miscarriage please guide . Already in touch with my gynaecologist but still need to know more

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U need to take medication ...  Read More

Recently i have tested TSH... My TSH levels are 4.854.so how much dosage should I take now? Currently iam taking thyronom 62.5 mg

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Increase the dosage to 75ug per day and Take the tablet empty stomach in the morning, at least 30–45 min before food/tea/coffee. Avoid taking with iron, calcium, antacids (keep a 4-hour gap). And rech ...  Read More

Hi, i am taking 100 mcg dosage of thyronorm but the still TSH shows as 6.095- is it normal or do i need to increase the dosage ? Baby's brain development and other will be okay ?

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Its high . You have to modify the dose to keep it under 3 now. ...  Read More

My daughter 4th day of life T3 is 1.40, T4 IS 16.54, and TSH IS 8.38. She is 6.5 months old now and weighs 8.9 kg. Her birth weight is 3.4 kg. We didn't do any repeat for thyroid tests. Are these results normal, and is her weight okay? She is on formula feed from 2.5 months. Thanks

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Ya weight is appropriate as per age . Dont worry . Repeat tsh ...  Read More

I woke up with blocked nose and mild through pain(only uncomfortable when swallowing) and also the temperature was 99 and reached till 101.9. As I have prebooked full body check up for today and got the above mentioned symptoms. I went through giving sample for blood test. The results show that TSH is 6 where as T3,T4 are within the limits. Also ES

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TSH does not increase due to fever. ...  Read More

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