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What Does My Thyroid Function Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016

Question: Hi good afternoon My mother is suffering from thyroid, When last time we have done the check-up report was 5.7 and this time it is it is 10.71 .So can you suggest any good madicine for that. And as i know Thyroxine sodium eletroxin is good for the same

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
To check complete thyroid functions before starting...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is evident to take thyroid supplements like eltroxin or thyronorm when TSH is at 10.71. However it would be worthwhile to test other thyroid function tests including T3, T4 and anti TPO antibodies before starting supplements. Perhaps it would be wise to consult an endocrinologist or an internist (general physician) who will order these test and start thyroid medications.

If TSH value remain at 10.71, she may need to start atleast 50mcg of eltroxin initially. The target will be to keep TSH as close to 3 - 3.5.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (41 hours later)

Dear sir,

I have uploded i report i new report. So can you please go through the same and suggest what i need to do..?
I have uploded 1 new report. hear you can see somthing as you asked about T3, T4, THS, ect. in red highlited area. So can you please go through the same and suggest what i need to do..?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Only uric acid reports seen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The reports attached only shows normal uric acid besides TSH value of 10.71. This normal uric acid level doesn't have any significance with her thyroid functions.

Do you have any more tests? If yes, please upload.

Regards

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