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Are High TSH Levels & Abdomen Pain Related?
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I'm 45 yrs old female. I've pain in my lower abdomen and weekness. On consultation with my local doctor, I got the Thyroid test done and my TSH is 7.26. One other doctor advised for thyroid scan which I have not yet done. Please advise if my problem is actually due to thyroid or any other reason...
I'm 45 yrs old female. I've pain in my lower abdomen and weekness. On consultation with my local doctor, I got the Thyroid test done and my TSH is 7.26. One other doctor advised for thyroid scan which I have not yet done. Please advise if my problem is actually due to thyroid or any other reason...
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
Welcome and thank you for asking!
Usually TSH level 7.2 is asymptomatic. Although, you should have checked also FT4 and FT3 level.
If they result to be low, than the tiredness may be due to it.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
Calcium
An ultrasound of the abdomen.
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Usually TSH level 7.2 is asymptomatic. Although, you should have checked also FT4 and FT3 level.
If they result to be low, than the tiredness may be due to it.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
Calcium
An ultrasound of the abdomen.
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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