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Can stress fluctuate the TSH level in a Hypothyroid patient?
Can stress fluctuate the TSH level in a Hypothyroid patient?
Can stress fluctuate the TSH level in a Hypothyroid patient?
Yes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
What is TSH in a blood test?
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. TSH levels that are too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is the difference between T3 and reverse T3 in the thyroid?
Reverse T3 (T3) is the metabolically inactive form of T3. Reverse T3 contains the same number of iodine molecules
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What can cause low T4 with normal TSH?
Rarely, people will have normal TSH levels but low T4 levels. This combination suggests secondary hypothyroidism, a condition where thyroid function is impaired due to problems in the pituitary gland.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Can an underactive thyroid go undetected in a blood test?
Yes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
THYROID PROFILE TOTAL (T3, T4, TSH)
TFT, Thyroid Profile Total, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Total T3 Total T4
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