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Thyroid results in annual checkup
In my annual checkup done recently; the thyroid test results came as T3 - 99, T4 - 74 and TSH is 5.53. The TSH came in red highlights while the other 2 were ok. Could you please advice what does this mean ? Should I start any treatment for same?
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T3 and T4 normal and TSH elevated that means hypothyroidism. Subclinical hypothyroidism. It does not cause any symptoms as of now but later stage it may cause.
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TSH up to 10 without symptoms no treatment required Above 5 may be sub clinical.... treatment required if symptoms present Need to follow up regularly
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Keep checking TSH 3 to 6 monthly
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Hi TSH  is  mildly   raised No treatment  needed now. Keep  a  watch on it by doing TFT  3 monthly. If  it  increases   then  treatment  is  needed.
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TSH is slightly raised. Raised TSH is sign of hypothyroidism. If it’s above 6, then u have to start treatment. Do u have any complaints?
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