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What Does This Thyroid Test Report Indicate?
Question: Thyroid Question for an Endo.
I had the following labs done for TSH.
Lab Range is 0.32-4.00
High 6.37 - January 2017 followed by a Thyroid function:
TSH came in again at 5.32 (Upper limit is 4.00)
Thyroxine Free T4 came in at 14 (Lab range is 9-19) within range
Triiodothyronine T3 came in at 3.7 Lab range is 3.1-6.2)
High 4.84 - March 2017
Most recent test TSH at 4.62
Am I sub clinical hypo ? even as my T3 and T4 within range?
I had the following labs done for TSH.
Lab Range is 0.32-4.00
High 6.37 - January 2017 followed by a Thyroid function:
TSH came in again at 5.32 (Upper limit is 4.00)
Thyroxine Free T4 came in at 14 (Lab range is 9-19) within range
Triiodothyronine T3 came in at 3.7 Lab range is 3.1-6.2)
High 4.84 - March 2017
Most recent test TSH at 4.62
Am I sub clinical hypo ? even as my T3 and T4 within range?
Brief Answer:
It is subclinical hypothyroidism:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
Yes, you have subclinical hypothyroidism.
Subclinical hypothyroidism is diagnosed when TSH is from 4-10 mui/ml and ft4 , ft3 are within the normal ranges.
So, your hormonal result suggests for it.
Rather it needs treatment or not, depends on the age, the presence of clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism, if you have high lipid profile and increased cardiovascular risk.
Hope i have answered your query.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
It is subclinical hypothyroidism:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
Yes, you have subclinical hypothyroidism.
Subclinical hypothyroidism is diagnosed when TSH is from 4-10 mui/ml and ft4 , ft3 are within the normal ranges.
So, your hormonal result suggests for it.
Rather it needs treatment or not, depends on the age, the presence of clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism, if you have high lipid profile and increased cardiovascular risk.
Hope i have answered your query.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Cholesterol is within limits I am 37.
Brief Answer:
About hypothyroidism treatment;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
There is no need to start levothyroxine if you do not have symptoms of hypothyroidism; weight gain, feeling sleepy, constipation, hair loss, impotence ect.
Check TSH every 6 months.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About hypothyroidism treatment;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
There is no need to start levothyroxine if you do not have symptoms of hypothyroidism; weight gain, feeling sleepy, constipation, hair loss, impotence ect.
Check TSH every 6 months.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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