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What Do Elevated Thyroid Levels Indicate?

I received a call from my doctor that a blood test shows that I have high thyroid levels. What does that mean? I am being referred to another doctor and am expecting a call to make an appointment but I would like to know what it means. Can you answer my question?
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Increased thyroid hormone level can occur due to various conditions like autoimmune thyroiditis, toxic thyroid nodule, pituitary adenoma etc. Further investigations including TSH levels, ultrasound thyroid are needed as initial screening. Depending on initial results, further investigations may be required.

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What Do Elevated Thyroid Levels Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Increased thyroid hormone level can occur due to various conditions like autoimmune thyroiditis, toxic thyroid nodule, pituitary adenoma etc. Further investigations including TSH levels, ultrasound thyroid are needed as initial screening. Depending on initial results, further investigations may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.