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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

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 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 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

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

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

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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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

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