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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016
Question: I have this chronic itching of the torso for the past few weeks. I have tried lotions with no effect. I have also been taking synthroid for 20 years for a mild hypo thyroid condition. Is it possibly related to the thyroid? i.e. do i now need a higher dose or do you suspect something else?
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Thyroid

Detailed Answer:
When the TSH is abnormal, it indicates an inadequately treated thyroid state whicah can result in itching.

So the TSH and Free T4 need to be in target range. This is the main indicator to guide dose adjustments.

When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:

CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Thyroid Detailed Answer: When the TSH is abnormal, it indicates an inadequately treated thyroid state whicah can result in itching. So the TSH and Free T4 need to be in target range. This is the main indicator to guide dose adjustments. When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination: CBC Electrolytes Calcium HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average) Liver function tests Kidney function tests TSH 25 hydroxy Vitamin D