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What Are The Normal Test Results For Thyroid Disorder?
Question: How do I know if the test results tell me what degree of hyperthyroidism i have
Brief Answer:
treat symptoms and reduce hormone levels
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The normal results can vary slightly from one lab to the next. Free t4 ( the T4 that is not attached ) is the active form of T4.
Free t4 range is 0.8 to 1.8.- your value is high
TSH range-0.5 to 4.7 though some labs have a lower limit of 0.3
Your TSH is low (this occurs in hyperthyroidism)
T3 resin uptake range is 25 to 35%
free thyroxine index is high, the range is 1.0 to 4.3
Though hyperthyroidism is not usually classified as mild , moderate or severe, based on your values, you can say you have moderate hyperthyroidism.
TREATMENT-
(1)beta blocker- your doctor will give you a beta blocker to help control some of the symptoms- these drugs help with tremors, anxiety and palpitations of thyroid disease
examples would be atenolol, propanolol
(2)decrease thyroid hormone levels- this can be done in different ways such as radioactive iodine or medications such as propylthiouracil or metimazole
(3)if you have any eye symptoms then you may need to see an opthalmologist
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
treat symptoms and reduce hormone levels
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The normal results can vary slightly from one lab to the next. Free t4 ( the T4 that is not attached ) is the active form of T4.
Free t4 range is 0.8 to 1.8.- your value is high
TSH range-0.5 to 4.7 though some labs have a lower limit of 0.3
Your TSH is low (this occurs in hyperthyroidism)
T3 resin uptake range is 25 to 35%
free thyroxine index is high, the range is 1.0 to 4.3
Though hyperthyroidism is not usually classified as mild , moderate or severe, based on your values, you can say you have moderate hyperthyroidism.
TREATMENT-
(1)beta blocker- your doctor will give you a beta blocker to help control some of the symptoms- these drugs help with tremors, anxiety and palpitations of thyroid disease
examples would be atenolol, propanolol
(2)decrease thyroid hormone levels- this can be done in different ways such as radioactive iodine or medications such as propylthiouracil or metimazole
(3)if you have any eye symptoms then you may need to see an opthalmologist
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there any other test that should be done at this point and how will I know if the medication is working or not. Can someone go into remission?
Brief Answer:
can go into remission
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes it is possible to go into remission with some of the treatment options particularly if radioactive iodine is used.
The effect of the medication would be assessed by improvement of symptoms (this can sometimes take up to a few weeks to occur) and also with repeat blood tests.
If the repeat tests show improvement then the treatment is effective
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
can go into remission
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes it is possible to go into remission with some of the treatment options particularly if radioactive iodine is used.
The effect of the medication would be assessed by improvement of symptoms (this can sometimes take up to a few weeks to occur) and also with repeat blood tests.
If the repeat tests show improvement then the treatment is effective
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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