What Do Elevated TSH Levels In A 3 Year Old Child Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

Question: Hi,.
my 3 year old kids t3 and t4 are normal but tsh is slightly elevated. Is it a cause of concern?. I have attached the reports.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Some further exams needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern regarding to your son's health!

The TSH is very slightly elevated. I would recommend to check the antibodies (AntiTPO and AntiThyroglobuline) if they are elevated he should check the TSH level every 3-6 months.
If he is diagnosed with other autoimmune pathologies (Type1 Diabetes, Celiac disease etc.) the probability of autoimmune thyroid disease is high.

If the antibodies are negative, you should be sure that he takes enough iodine with diet (use iodinated salt, eat fish, eggs etc).

Hope the information will help and wish him good health!
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (25 minutes later)

his diabetes hba1c and fbs are normal. His hbg is low. Will this be a reason for this elevated tsh?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, the TSH is not the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
No the slightly elevated level is not the cause of low hemoglobin.
You need to check the iron level because the children often has iron deficiency at this age.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj