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What does the thyroid gland do?
What does the thyroid gland do?
What does the thyroid gland 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 26 Jun 2023
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What is the source of thyroid hormones?
The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
What is the best diet for the person suffering from thyroid?
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Control your sugar intake and exercise daily to keep your levels under check.
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
What is a thyroid symptoms test?
When one has a thyroid problem and exhibits thyroid symptoms then the doctor thoroughly checks and diagnoses the condition.
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What does a TSH of 5.96 mean?
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 26 Jun 2023
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 26 Jun 2023
THYROID PROFILE TOTAL (T3, T4, TSH)
TFT, Thyroid Profile Total, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Total T3 Total T4
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