Question 1

What are some signs of an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

A few signs of underactive thyroid are puffy face, tiredness, weight gain and depression. Consult with an ace endocrinologist to maintain your thyroid levels.

Question 2

What does a TSH of 5.96 mean?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 3

How do I know that I have a working thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

Get yourself tested and you will know the exact thyroid functioning.

Question 4

When should you get your thyroid tested?

Accepted Answer

One should get their thyroid hormone tested if they are experiencing unexplained weight gain along with tiredness and fatigue twice a year.

Question 5

What does a thyroid stimulating hormone do?

Accepted Answer

TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make. If the thyroid hormone levels in your blood are too low, your pituitary gland makes larger amounts of TSH to tell your thyroid to work harder.

Question 6

What does the thyroid gland do?

Accepted Answer

TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make. If the thyroid hormone levels in your blood are too low, your pituitary gland makes larger amounts of TSH to tell your thyroid to work harder.

Question 7

My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 8

What happens when the TSH is 800?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 9

What is the best diet for the person suffering from thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Control your sugar intake and exercise daily to keep your levels under check.

Question 10

My thyroid gland is 4.9 mIU/L. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Consult an expert, preferably an endocrinologist

Question 11

If TSH is above 100, what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 12

What happens if a TSH is 5.79?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 13

How do you treat an enlarged thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

One requires a thyroid replacement pill so that thyroid functions are in place. Do not take the pill by yourself contact an endocrinologist who will help you determine the dose.

Question 14

My TSH level is 290. Is it dangerous? What should I do?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 15

What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A few signs of hyperthyroidism are heat intolerance, anxiety, unexplained hair loss and fatigue. Do not delay in consulting a doctor.

Question 16

What are the symptoms of thyroid levels reaching 15.5?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 17

How do I understand my TSH report? My TSH level is >750.?

Accepted Answer

A normal range for TSH in most laboratories is 0.4 milliunits per liter (mU/L) to 4.0 mU/L. If your TSH is higher than 4.0 mU/L on repeat tests, you probably have hypothyroidism. Your doctor may also order a T4 test

Question 18

What mg of thyroxine should be taken with 0.79 TSH level?

Accepted Answer

Consult with an endocrinologist at Apollo247

Question 19

What is the source of thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Question 20

What type of thyroid it is if my TSH is 13.28 mlU/ml?

Accepted Answer

A normal range for TSH in most laboratories is 0.4 milliunits per liter (mU/L) to 4.0 mU/L. If your TSH is higher than 4.0 mU/L on repeat tests, you probably have hypothyroidism. Your doctor may also order a T4 test

Question 21

Why do animals need the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland in mammals plays a central role in the regulation of development and basal metabolism.

Question 22

Is a TSH level above 500 uIU/mL dangerous?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 23

What does TSH 22 mean in regards to thyroid disorders?

Accepted Answer

Most labs say that a normal serum TSH level is somewhere between 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L, and that a TSH level of 10 mIU/L or higher is indicative of hypothyroidism

Question 24

What effects the conversion of T4 into T3?

Accepted Answer

Too much cortisol can also interfere with the conversion from T4 to T3.

Question 25

What is a thyroid symptoms test?

Accepted Answer

When one has a thyroid problem and exhibits thyroid symptoms then the doctor thoroughly checks and diagnoses the condition.

Question 26

Does TSH increase during periods?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the release of estradiol can increase TSH levels during periods.

Question 27

Why do some thyroid problems go undetected?

Accepted Answer

This is because thyroid problems get detected slowly and it may even take years for the symptoms to reappear

Question 28

What dose of thyroxin should I take if my TSH reading is 5.7?

Accepted Answer

Consult with an endocrinologist at apollo247

Question 29

What does a TSH of 5.07 mean?

Accepted Answer

Most labs say that a normal serum TSH level is somewhere between 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L, and that a TSH level of 10 mIU/L or higher is indicative of hypothyroidism

Question 30

What is the maximum level of TSH?

Accepted Answer

The TSH normal values are 0.5 to 5.0 mIU/L

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What are some signs of an underactive thyroid?

What does a TSH of 5.96 mean?

How do I know that I have a working thyroid gland?

When should you get your thyroid tested?

What does a thyroid stimulating hormone do?

What does the thyroid gland do?

My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?

What happens when the TSH is 800?

What is the best diet for the person suffering from thyroid?

My thyroid gland is 4.9 mIU/L. What should I do?

If TSH is above 100, what does it indicate?

What happens if a TSH is 5.79?

How do you treat an enlarged thyroid gland?

My TSH level is 290. Is it dangerous? What should I do?

What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

What are the symptoms of thyroid levels reaching 15.5?

How do I understand my TSH report? My TSH level is >750.?

What mg of thyroxine should be taken with 0.79 TSH level?

What is the source of thyroid hormones?

What type of thyroid it is if my TSH is 13.28 mlU/ml?

Why do animals need the thyroid gland?

Is a TSH level above 500 uIU/mL dangerous?

What does TSH 22 mean in regards to thyroid disorders?

What effects the conversion of T4 into T3?

What is a thyroid symptoms test?

Does TSH increase during periods?

Why do some thyroid problems go undetected?

What dose of thyroxin should I take if my TSH reading is 5.7?

What does a TSH of 5.07 mean?

What is the maximum level of TSH?

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