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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 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 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

My TSH is 4 during first trimester will I need tablets or is it fine.please let me know how it can be done

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A TSH of 4 in the first trimester is a little above what's ideally wanted in pregnancy, since pregnancy needs tighter thyroid control than usual. This doesn't mean anything is seriously wrong, but it ...  Read More

Is it a serious issue of TSH alone is abnormal? I have no symptoms. Do i need to take medication? Pls suggest. Thank you.

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A TSH of 12 with normal T3 and T4 usually means subclinical hypothyroidism. Your thyroid is working harder than it should, but hasn't yet pushed your actual hormone levels out of range. It's common an ...  Read More

Tsh-2.75micro IU/dl, t4-11.94 microgram/ dl....... in pregnancy 20week........is it oky???????????..

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Your TSH of 2.75 is within the normal range for this stage of pregnancy, where the usual target is generally below 3. Total T4 naturally runs higher than the non-pregnant range in pregnancy, since pre ...  Read More

Tsh came down from 6.8 to 4.2 on 25mcg euthyrox dose was increased to 37.5mcg and tsh came down to .03 also prolactin is high around 50ng/dl Ultrasound shows pco ovaries Is cabergolin and higher dosage of levothyroxine needed? Tsh of 3.19 cause high prolactin?

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An underactive thyroid can raise prolactin on its own, so getting your TSH fully into the target range is often enough to bring prolactin down without needing a separate medicine. Your TSH has moved a ...  Read More

Hi my blood report show IMPRESSION: NORMOCYTIC NORMOCHROMIC What does this mean? Can you please explain regarding the causes and impacts?

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"Normocytic Normochromic" describes the physical appearance of red blood cells (RBCs) under a microscope. Normocytic: The red blood cells are normal in size. Normochromic: The red blood cells have a n ...  Read More

In April Month , I did complete health check up , my TSH was elevated 10 and T3 T4 was normal I am observing from last 7 yrs , My Tsh also remain just below upper limit or slightly elevated , last year I did ANTI TPO , it was quite normal Although my physician prescribed Thyrox 25 mg , from last one month I am taking irregularly , yesterday TSH

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Dear Dr. My Thyroid TSH level checked few days ago came as 12.8. Feeling always low in energy, brain fog and feeling tightness in neck. I have never taken any allopathy medicine. Please suggest what to do.

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Hello. How you are well. Your TSH levels are currently high and based on your symptoms it could be due to an entity known as hypothyroidism. Although we would have to do a complete thyroid profile ( ...  Read More

Hello, my thyroid tests came as t3 0.92 t4 as 9.90 and tsh 5.907. Do I require to medication or few lifestyle changes? Doctor suggested me to take thyrowel but its discontinued, so he said thyrowel plus can be taken for 2 months and then check thyroid again. Please help.

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

Hello Doctor, I am 29 years old and actively trying to conceive. My TSH was 1.26 in February/March, and since then I have been taking Thyroxine 37.5 mcg daily on an empty stomach as advised. My latest TSH is 2.52. I have been taking the medicine regularly every day, but the timing has varied slightly. Sometimes I take it at 7:00 AM, sometimes 7:

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Continue same dosage … ...  Read More

28M. Recent blood test results: • TSH: 7.20 (range 0.40–4.50) — high • Free T4: 1.4 (range 0.8–1.8) — normal • Free T3: 3.8 (range 2.3–4.2) — normal So my TSH is high but my actual thyroid hormones (T3, T4) are still in range. Symptoms: constant fatigue, low energy, low motivation, and I’ve been unable to lose weight despite trying. My quest

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Its feature of hypothroidism U need to start with thyroxine 25 ...  Read More

My TSH was 1.3 and hb was 9 at the end of first trimester now in starting of my 3rd trimester tsh is 6.8 even after taking thyronorm 50mcg daily empty stomach..and Hb also reduced to 7 even after taking iron tablet with orange and mosambi juice...can anyone suggest?

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You need to understand that in pregnancy the thyroid dose may keep going up because your weight is increasing and the babys thyroid requirement is added up that is a reason why we ask the patients to ...  Read More

TSH 10 diagnosed first 1 year back & started on 50 mcg after which TSH 0.13. On 25 mcg TSH came 5.6 On 37.5 , TSH 9 On 50 mcg TSH 3.3 On 50 mcg, current TSH 5.6 and Thyronorm dose increased 62.5 mcg Patient 72 yrs has liver disease hypertension prediabetes. No thyroid symptoms, weight 52.40 kg. Is Thyronorm dose given now of 62.5 for TSH 5.6

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Yes ...  Read More

Hi my. Age is 36 my tsh level is 4.830 tsh is this normal or any problem Not feeling other symptoms also suppose hair loss else

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

Hello doctor I'm a 34yr old woman. I got my blood test done randomly, and my TSH came out 7.5.. vitamin d was 5.8..I consulted a doctor.. she gave me vitamin d shots oral 60,000 for 5 days and then once per month. She also gave eltroxin 50mg. It's been 2 months that I'm following this dose.. but now I'm facing a severe hair fall from last 10-15

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I had been diagnosed with b12 deficiency and d3 deficiency 3 months aho so the fatigue was there because of thatbut now i got checked tsh was 6.5 and t3 t4 was normal should i get anything else checked or lifestyle moderation will fix my tsh or i need medication immediately

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No no medicine. Continue VIT D and B12 and do exercise. Recheck after 3 months ...  Read More

Hi My tsh has become 32 and 3 weeks back it was 20. I am on thyronorm 25 mg. I recently got to know i am two weeks pregnant. What should I do ?

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

Hello dear sir/madam, Last June, I underwent a full-body blood test, and most results were normal. My TSH was 3.9, and Vitamin B12 was 212. My doctor explained that, since I work night shifts, stress might have contributed to these borderline values. She advised me to repeat thyroid and B12 tests every 2–3 months. Over the past year, I’

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How bad are my reports. I am 30 year old male. I am really worried about TSH and cholesterol. I have no symptoms.

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A good doctors don’t treat just seeing the blood results. We will calculate your other risk factors and decide whether to start medication or not ...  Read More

Please see TSH report of my 12 days old baby .Is it abnormal .please share your opinion on the report.

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Repeat again after 3 mnths . ...  Read More

My tsh is 6.5.. medicine is required...I am 38 yrs old and i have 2 daughters...only i have symptoms is hair fall...my weight and periods is normal.

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T3,t4? ...  Read More

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