What Does My Blood Test Report For Thyroid Indicate?

Brief Answer:
Thyroid

Detailed Answer:
Your TSH is mildly elevated. There can be a number of reasons for this. A common one is 'Primary Acquired Mild Subclinical Hypothyroidism'. In non-expert terms this means a slightly underactive thyroid gland. An important matter is to determine the normal range for free t4 in your laboratory. It appears to be in the normal range but a confirmation would be helpful. The commonest reason for this condition is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is also called Chronic Auto immune Thyroiditis. In this condition the body's own defenses attack the thyroid gland in the neck. This problem can progress to a point where it is irreversible and require lifelong treatment with a medication called Levo thyroxine. However there are several other possibilities where the thyroid normalizes spontaneously. To diagnose this correctly as to which type you have requires a physical examination by a qualified endocrinologist

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Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
It is high. Such positive levels are seen in one of the causes of an under-active thyroid called Chronic Auto Immune / Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I have alluded to this entity in my previous response as well. Now you will be best served by an endocrinologist who will have the opportunity to examine you in order to have a joint discussion as to whether or not you should start treatment with a medication called XXXXXXX thyroxine.
There is no one immediate correct approach for this because your TSH is not significantly elevated. Had it been more than 10 or 20, it would make sense to initiate treatment.

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