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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

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

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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

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

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

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 performed a routine health check on 16th June, 2018 and as per the report, my TSH count is high: 6.7. Does that mean I have Thyroid? What do I need to do about it now?

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This is called subclinical hypothyroidism and it needs to be treated if you are symptomatic or if your Anti TPO antibodies come positive. ...  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

My wife aged 50 years has been on Eltroxin 100 mcg for nearly 10 years.She weighs around 63 kgs and her height is 5'4. Lately , she has been feeling fatigued and having heat intolerance. Her report indicated low TSH level of 0.048, whereas he T3/T4 are within the range.147 & 11.0 respectively. What medication can restore the TSH levels to a nor

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Dose reduction ...  Read More

TSH 15.6 Triglycerides 169 Trig/Hdl ratio 4.05 Ldl Cholesterol Direct 139 Hdl/Ldl ratio 0.3 25 OH vitamin D 15.9 Vitamin B 12 (862) Platelet count 140 I am unable to understand what I am going through...This is all because of my weight or I am suffering from Thyroid.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

10 days ago , my TSH was 5 ( 0-4) T3 T4 normal Today TSH came 9.6 , from last 8 years , my tsh value always comes slightly high above the upper limit , last year I did anti tpo ( AMA) was quite normal 0.3 For the last one month , I have been feeling muscle pain , the doctor prescribed me 12.5 thyrox , should I continue the medicine

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yes you should continue ...  Read More

I have been continuously doing health check ups for the last 5 yrs , my tsh always remains slightly high, while t3 t4 normal, last year anti tpo test was quite normal, should I start medicine,

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Firstly how much high is the tsh , please tell the exact value . Also we need to see that if you are having any symptoms like excessive sleepiness , neck swelling , hair loss , weight gain , loss of ...  Read More

My tsh came 0.54 and free t4 is 1.07 and I had lot problem in fat loss not lose even 1 kg in 20 days despite low calorie diet ans daily 1.5 hrs walk is my thyroid function normal or any evaluation needed

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Lot of factors other than thyroid act which makes weight loss difficult. Cut totally milk n milk products, sugar in any form. ...  Read More

My tsh was 2.1 in sep while on 20 mcg for a year t3 t4 were in range too but because of some issues at home n stress i missed doses from dec on and off till feb then by march i forgot taking meds because i was rushing every morning now in april i checked it is 6.1 tsh and my GP gave me 100mcg for 3 months Plus my folic acid was 2.66 low and D3 was

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My tsh was 2.1 in sep while on 20 mcg for a year t3 t4 were in range too but because of some issues at home n stress i missed doses from dec on and off till feb then by march i forgot taking meds because i was rushing every morning now in april i checked it is 6.1 tsh and my GP gave me 100mcg for 3 months Plus my folic acid was 2.99 low and D3 was

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Plz use regularly ...  Read More

I went through a full body checkup in Jan 2026 and my cholesterol levels were high with tsh as 11 with normal t3 and t4 and low vitamin d with borderline b12. Other kidney and liver profile were in range. In cbc , platelets were low which always comes low for me. After one month again I tested only for only tsh which came out to be 20 with normal

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi My wife recently got her thyroid tested and TSH came to be 0.01, T3: 1.39, T4: 11.86. 3 weeks back TsH was 0.1. Earlier she was taking thyronorm 37.5 but stopped after TSH reduction. Also, no pregnancy. What can be done? Also, can we continue to try for pregnancy or wait till TSH normalise?

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It takes nearly 6 weeks for TSH to change once the Thyronorm dose is altered. Ideally one should not just stop/start thyronorm. Please ask her to take Thyronorm 25mcg and get TSH re-checked after 6 we ...  Read More

My tsh levels are elevated. 7.4 The doctor hasn't prescribed me any meds yet. But I am experiencing extreme fatigue,hairfall, anxiety. All my other reports are normal except my tsh levels. Please advise if I can do anything without meds.

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Its subclinical hypothyroidism. Its mean T4 level is normal .repeat this test after 8 to 12 weeks.because sometimes this tsh value is normal by own after sometime.so wait and watch and repeat test aft ...  Read More

T3 level is 0.94 T4 level is 7.96 TSH Total is 14.10 Weight 52 kgs,not able to gain weight, what other test should be done and Is medication required

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Start tablet thyronorm 25 Do anti tpo tesr ...  Read More

Is 4.5 Tsh dangerous or controllable without medicines? Everything is normal, but Tsh came slightly up.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I am 32 years old unmarried. I got my TSH test done by myself, and the result is 6.91. My marriage is scheduled for October. What should I do next so that I don’t face any problems in conceiving in the future?

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Please connect for consultation. ...  Read More

My TSH is 11.13 and taking thyronorm 62.5mg is appropriate with the TSH or not. T3T4 are normal. So kindly advice whether the thyronorm dose is appropriate or needs to adjust .

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I was detected by sugar but I managed now it was 95 range but one month ago I was caught viral cough and cold and while cough pain my throat now after month I check my tsh is .03 and T3 1.75 and T 4 11.80. but I feel kich-2 in throat does this also due low TSH .so what do how to get rid of it.

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Not due to low tsh After cough cold It may be viral or due to reflux ...  Read More

I am 36 years old female ,my tsh level is 3.83 can I take thyropace medicine for reducing the level of tsh to fix my metabolic range

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A TSH level of 3.83 µIU/mL is within the normal reference range for most laboratories (usually ~0.4–4.5). On its own, this value does not usually require thyroid medication such as Thyropace, especial ...  Read More

I am 18 I got my regular blood tests done and found out that my tsh level is high 7.99 do I need treatment for this or can I do something on my own in diet to get this to normal kindly suggest. I also have neck pain from 2-3 months on one side and if I touch my throat I can feel a lump is this coz of my elevated tsh

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi , my TSH LEVEL WAS 2.9 and FT4 was 0.93 during the first trimester around 7 weeks. But my doctor didn't give any medicine till now I'm in my 15th week. What should I do, will this impact my baby. Please suggest???

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It's not necessary to take Your TSH is normal' ...  Read More

I'm 6 weeks pregnant, my TSH is 3.5. I am taking thyroxine 50 mg. Had 2 miscarriage earlier with high TSH. What to do?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  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

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