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Suggest Treatment When Having A TSH Level Of 7.5
Question: hi,
I am a female 33 yrs of age.
i just had a yearly medical checkup and the result shows high levels of Thyroid ; the value is TSH =7.5.
I am not experiencing any other symptom commonly heard when the thyroid hormone levels varies like weight loss or weight gain, hairloss etc none of these.
My doctor has advised to monitor TSH levels after 3 months .
Could you please advise if i need to go for further consultations immediately or wait and see for 3 months.
Thanks
I am a female 33 yrs of age.
i just had a yearly medical checkup and the result shows high levels of Thyroid ; the value is TSH =7.5.
I am not experiencing any other symptom commonly heard when the thyroid hormone levels varies like weight loss or weight gain, hairloss etc none of these.
My doctor has advised to monitor TSH levels after 3 months .
Could you please advise if i need to go for further consultations immediately or wait and see for 3 months.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
There is no need to worry .
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
I can understand your concern
I would like to inform you that for TSH level above 5.5 and less than 10 in patients who have few or no symptoms of hypothyroidism , we call this as subclinical hypothyroidism .
Treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism depends upon few factors such as.
1.if you have symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue, poor appetite but weight gain, hair loss, dry skin , cold intolerance , change in voice any menstrual abnormalities etc.that can not be explained by any other clinical conditions .
2.if you are tested positive for anti TPO antibodies ,considering that you will develop XXXXXXX symptoms of hypothyroidism in coming months
As such there is no need to worry . Before starting any treatment for hypothyroidism it is important to confirm that TSH elevation is persisting for more than 3 months.
Finally I would like to advise you that your doctor is right , follow his advice and discuss about need for antiTPO Antibody testing .If it is tested then well and good other wise get your TSH checked after 3 months and if found elevated you can take low dose of levothyroxine after discussing with your physician .
Hope this will help you . If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me . Thanks for contacting HCM .
There is no need to worry .
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
I can understand your concern
I would like to inform you that for TSH level above 5.5 and less than 10 in patients who have few or no symptoms of hypothyroidism , we call this as subclinical hypothyroidism .
Treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism depends upon few factors such as.
1.if you have symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue, poor appetite but weight gain, hair loss, dry skin , cold intolerance , change in voice any menstrual abnormalities etc.that can not be explained by any other clinical conditions .
2.if you are tested positive for anti TPO antibodies ,considering that you will develop XXXXXXX symptoms of hypothyroidism in coming months
As such there is no need to worry . Before starting any treatment for hypothyroidism it is important to confirm that TSH elevation is persisting for more than 3 months.
Finally I would like to advise you that your doctor is right , follow his advice and discuss about need for antiTPO Antibody testing .If it is tested then well and good other wise get your TSH checked after 3 months and if found elevated you can take low dose of levothyroxine after discussing with your physician .
Hope this will help you . If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me . Thanks for contacting HCM .
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