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What Does T3 Level Of 1.2 Indicate In The TFT?
diagnosis-thyrodities; result of -T3-1.2; T4-163.5; sTSH-0.027;what does the result of the test indicate? how is thyrodities caused?does the above tsh test indicate that i have become a thyroid patient?
had a cough problem initially, with symptoms of fever; bodyache. on being treated with normal medicines of antibiotics the fever did not subside.later on it was diagnosed as the above problem.
being treated with steriods. is it correct? is there no other treatment
had a cough problem initially, with symptoms of fever; bodyache. on being treated with normal medicines of antibiotics the fever did not subside.later on it was diagnosed as the above problem.
being treated with steriods. is it correct? is there no other treatment
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Hi,
1. Thyroiditis is an inflammation (not an infection) of the thyroid gland. Several types of thyroiditis exist, and the treatment is different for each.
2. Your thyroid test result indicate hyperthyroidism.From your medical history (I can deduct that you may have subacute thyroiditis because it was diagnosed after a viral infection or a flu.
3. Subacute thyroiditis is an acute inflammatory disease of the thyroid probably caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever and thyroid tenderness. Initial hyperthyroidism is common, sometimes followed by a transient period of hypothyroidism. Diagnosis is clinical and with thyroid function tests.(increase in T4 and T3, a marked decrease in TSH).
4. The test do not indicate that you have become a thyroid patient because subacute thyroiditis is self-limited, generally subsiding in a few months. Rarely it recurs and may result in permanent hypothyroidism when follicular destruction is extensive, but I don't think this is your case. So don't worry. Treatment is with high doses of NSAIDs or with corticosteroids. The disease usually resolves spontaneously within months.
5. So the treatment with steroids is correct.
6. Other possible treatment are Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen (800-1200 mg/day in divided doses) and naproxen (1-1.5 g/day in divided doses)—are the first-line agents used for pain treatment.Nearly all patients recover, and the thyroid gland returns to normal after several weeks or months.
Hope I have answered to all your questions. If you have other queries, feel free and ask. I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo
1. Thyroiditis is an inflammation (not an infection) of the thyroid gland. Several types of thyroiditis exist, and the treatment is different for each.
2. Your thyroid test result indicate hyperthyroidism.From your medical history (I can deduct that you may have subacute thyroiditis because it was diagnosed after a viral infection or a flu.
3. Subacute thyroiditis is an acute inflammatory disease of the thyroid probably caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever and thyroid tenderness. Initial hyperthyroidism is common, sometimes followed by a transient period of hypothyroidism. Diagnosis is clinical and with thyroid function tests.(increase in T4 and T3, a marked decrease in TSH).
4. The test do not indicate that you have become a thyroid patient because subacute thyroiditis is self-limited, generally subsiding in a few months. Rarely it recurs and may result in permanent hypothyroidism when follicular destruction is extensive, but I don't think this is your case. So don't worry. Treatment is with high doses of NSAIDs or with corticosteroids. The disease usually resolves spontaneously within months.
5. So the treatment with steroids is correct.
6. Other possible treatment are Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen (800-1200 mg/day in divided doses) and naproxen (1-1.5 g/day in divided doses)—are the first-line agents used for pain treatment.Nearly all patients recover, and the thyroid gland returns to normal after several weeks or months.
Hope I have answered to all your questions. If you have other queries, feel free and ask. I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo
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