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My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?
My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?
My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?
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
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?
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
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How do you treat an enlarged thyroid gland?
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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
When should you get your thyroid tested?
One should get their thyroid hormone tested if they are experiencing unexplained weight gain along with tiredness and fatigue twice a year.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Why do animals need the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland in mammals plays a central role in the regulation of development and basal metabolism.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What does a thyroid stimulating hormone do?
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.
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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