What Do The Following Thyroid Profile Levels Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2016

Question: Dear Doctor,
My TSH is 5.47 (Range 0.35-5.5)
T3 1.1 ( Range 0.6 - 1.81)
T4 10.8 (Range 3.5 - 12.6)

Can you please help me understand this report. I am suggested by doc to take thyronorm 25 mcg. When is t the best time to take it and how long?

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
subclinical hypothyroidism.

Detailed Answer:
Dear ma'm, hi! I am dr. XXXXXXX endocrinologist.
your report is suggestive of subclinical hypothyroidism i.e. borderline low functioning thyroid. in such cases to treat or not to treat is the decision of the doctor after talking to the patient. In case you have symptoms , you need treatment, otherwise not.
regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Minal Mohit (48 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks. I do have symptoms including irregular mensuration and difficulty in weight loss, that is why doc has given me the thyronorm 25 mcg. I want to know how long shall I take this and best time to take it?

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
almost 6-8 months.

Detailed Answer:
Dear ma'm, almost for life the medicine continues, but we try to take off medicines after 6-8 months in such cases.
medicines are to be taken empty stomach early morning with water. another 30 minutes fast is to be observed over the tab.
pls add some calcium and vitamin D and B12 supplements after food in your daily routine.
regards!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar