
Is A 0.09 TSH Level A Cause For Concern?

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My TSH is 0.09, what is causing it?
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Hello and welcome,
The normal range for TSH in someone your age is 0.5-8.9
So 0.09 means that your Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is below normal. This happens when a person's thyroid gland is making a higher than normal amount of thyroxine.
TSH and thyroxine work on a feedback loop. When there is a high level of thyroxine, the pituitary/hypothalamus decrease their production and output of thyroid stimulating hormone.
There is some reason that your thyroid gland is making a high level of thyroxine (hyperthyroidism). This may be Grave's disease or an overly productive thyroid nodule.
Most likely your doctor will now want to get a thyroid scan, and also measure your level of thyroxine (T3 and T4 tests).
Please let me know what further information or clarification I can provide.


Thyroid problems can affect sense of smell and taste.
Detailed Answer:
Actually, thyroid problems can affect one's sense of smell and taste, but usually this is seen with hypothyroidism. Still, it is possible.

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