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I have thyroid problem. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a hypothyroidism issue, and my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is 522. I believe it is crucial to consult with an endocrinologist for proper guidance and treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern.I have just read your query, and it seems that you may have hypothyroidism, given your elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels. Before commencing treatment, it is advisable to conduct an early morning serum cortisol test at 9 am. Once ... Read Full »
Why thyroid levels are high after delivery?
Query: Hello doctor, We have started seeing thyroid in my wife after her delivery before three months. We can see a mild swelling in her throat. After thyroid test we came to know that values were not in range, all have exceeded too much. We are afraid and do not know what will happen. Please find attached... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw her reports, and it appears that she has postpartum thyroiditis. She can start tablet Carbimazole (Neo-Mercazole) 5 mg twice daily for four weeks and then repeat her thyroid function test to adjust her dose further. I hope you find my advice beneficial. Read Full »
I am planning to conceive. What does my thyroid test reveal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I am planning for pregnancy. Recently, a thyroid profile shows the TSH at 1.95 mIU/L, T4 at 13.9 mcg/dL, and T3 at 113 ng/dL. I am on Eltroxin 100 mcg and Folic acid. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid disease). From the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have mentioned, hypothyroidism seems to be well controlled. I suggest that you co... Read Full »
I am worried my fiancee might get thyroid. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, The following is the thyroid function report of my fiancee. She is 22 years old. The TSH is 4.42, T4 is 7.53, and T3 is 1.30. Please have a look. Since her mother had a thyroid issue, I am worried that she could have it too. Do you think this could create any problem in the future? Wil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. From the reports that you had attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that your future wife has an absolutely normal thyroid function. Let me answer each one of your questions. She has no thyroid problem. She... Read Full »
How do I ease discomfort due to an enlarged thyroid gland?
Query: I am a 28-year-old male in good health other than what I am currently experiencing. I have been having throat tightness for a couple of weeks now, and I finally went to a doctor's office and had a thyroid panel done, as well as an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed an enlarged thyroid gland. I had a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have an enlarged thyroid gland. Please also mention the size to get an idea of how big it is causing you discomfort because if that is so, it becomes a fast-track case, and you should be adm... Read Full »
I underwent a thyroid test. What do the reports suggest?
Query: Hello doctor, My reports read as follows: Total triiodothyronine (T3) CLIA 91 ng/dl. Reference range 60 to 200. Total thyroxine (T4) CLIA 7.8 µg/dl. Reference range 4.5 to 12. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) CLIA 0.74 µIU/ml. Reference range 0.3 to 5.5. What should I decipher from this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw all your reports which you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your thyroid function test is absolutely within the normal limits. Continue with the same dose of Thyronorm (Thyroxine) as usual. Your serum crea... Read Full »
Is TSH of 5960 and free T4 of 1.14 normal for my 8-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, My 8-year-old daughter had labs done twice now and I have one doctor saying its concerning and another saying they are fine. I need another opinion. Labs done two months ago TSH was 5210 and free T4 was 1.43 and labs done this month are TSH is 5960 and free T4 is 1.14. I have attached ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that your daughter has a slightly high TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). As of now, there is no need to take any treatment. However, her tests have to... Read Full »
My hyperthyroid status shifted to hypothyroid. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had a hyperthyroid since the last five years and was taking Carbimazole 5 mg thrice a day for the last two and a half years. Then, last month, I got my complete physical test done, and I got to know that my hyperthyroid had shifted to hypothyroid. So, the doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your thyroid dysfunction and saw your reports in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism initially and were treated accordingly. The problem occurred when you had a ... Read Full »
My 3-month-old baby is experiencing a rise in TSH levels after her birth. Is it a matter of concern?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a mother of a 3-month-old baby. On the first day of my baby's life, we received the results of the neonatal screening, indicating that her TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level was 15 (with a maximum reference range of 11). We were asked to undergo another examination after one ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have read your query and the reports you provided (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). I understand your concern for your child, but I would suggest a wait-and-watch approach. Although the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)... Read Full »
My T3 is 208.57, and I am nine months pregnant. Is my T3 level a cause of concern?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 9 months pregnant, and I have some doubts with my recent free T3, T4, and TSH levels. My Triiodothyronine total (T3) is 208.57. What is it? Is it something to worry or is it normal? My TSH is under control, and it is 2.63 now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your pregnancy and your thyroid function test results. It appears that you have hyperthyroidism, but you are rightly treated for it since your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is normal. The slightly high T3 is not to be worried about, a... Read Full »