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Tsh Level

TSH or thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced by the pituitary gland to regulate the amount of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) it produces. An increase or decrease in the level of the hormone can indicate hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

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Please suggest tests to diagnose male sex problems.

Query: Hi doctor, This is regarding the health of my husband. I am suffering from a very bad sex life due to the very low sex interest of my husband. To tell about the past, we had a long courtship period of one to two years in which I was able to understand from his conversations that he has very little i...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Having a low sex drive is normal for some men. I do not think the behavior exhibited by your husband falls in the normal range. He may have some fears related to sexuality, which makes it difficult for him to perform sex w...  Read Full »

What might be the cause of my delayed periods?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female who has missed periods since last month. What may be the cause, as I have not been sexually active for the past two months, and what should I do next?  Read Full »


Dr. Faiza Memon

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When it comes to delayed periods, the cause is not necessarily pregnancy. I would like to learn more about your periods, including their regularity, flow, and discomfort. I would also like to know about weight fluctuations, mood swings, and stress. All of these factors...  Read Full »

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 »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

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 »

I have low blood pressure and feel less active. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have 100/60 blood pressure, and I feel less active. My TSH level is 0.022, and I am feeling alone and depressed, but I am getting sleep. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Srinivas Morampudi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. A blood pressure of 100/60 is normal for a woman in your age group. However, if you are feeling lightheaded upon standing, then you need evaluation to see if your blood pressure drops when you stand up. Your blood counts and urinalysis are normal. Your thyroid hormon...  Read Full »

Kindly explain the thyroid test result related to pregnancy.

Query: Hello doctor, I just wanted to know the result of my thyroid profile test because it is saying something about pregnancy, and I am scared of that. Currently, I am taking Thyronorm 75 mg and Inderal 20 mg.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is high, and therefore you must increase the dose of Thyronorm (Thyroxine sodium tablets) to 100 mcg once daily. Repeat your thyroid function test after t...  Read Full »

I have a fever and a gurgling sensation near the liver area. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am having a persistent fever of 99.5 since one and a half months and gurgling sensation near the liver area. I also had slight burning sensation when passing urine. I am hypothyroid since 10 years, on 50 mcg. I am also pre-diabetic. I was asked to do CBC, liver panel test, thyroid tes...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have low hemoglobin and low T4 which meant you are having iron deficiency and your dose of Thyronorm is low although TSH is normal. Ideally, when TSH is normal T3 and T...  Read Full »

Which are the tests to be taken to know hormonal imbalance?

Query: Hi doctor, My problem is that I am having man boobs and love handles. They just will not go away. I workout and reduced a lot of fat, but the fat in this area is stubborn. I want to know whether there is any hormonal imbalance in my body like high content of estrogen. What tests should I undergo to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is called gynecomastia which is quite common and needs treatment due to cosmetic reasons. First of all, this may be natural following obesity or due to hormonal imbalance inside you. You need a checkup whether there is any hormonal imbalance. A testicular examinatio...  Read Full »

My TSH levels are high. Is it due to Hydrocodone withdrawal?

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently taking only daily vitamin with a fish oil omega 3 supplement. I am 5'6, 120 lbs, and 42 years old female. About a year ago I started having problems with my neck. After MRI, it was determined I had a degenerative disc at my C4 to C7. I opted for no surgery and decided to...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have subclinical hypothyroidism. You do not need any treatment for that currently but you need to repeat your thyroid function tests after six weeks again just to be on the safe side. Yes, yo...  Read Full »

Can you tell whether my hCG reports are normal?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. I got a positive result in the urine test for pregnancy after a missed period. My last period date was on the 24th. As I had slight abdominal pain, I was asked to do the beta hCG blood test twice in the gap of 48 hours to detect if the pregnancy is normal or ectopic....  Read Full »


Dr. Shruti Kainth Kaushal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As, I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the results are absolutely normal and indicating a healthy pregnancy. As the values have doubled, you need not worry. In ectopic pregnancy, beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) val...  Read Full »

Though I did not have sex, my period is delayed. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I had sex last month after ovulation because I track it on my app and I am pretty regular. But this month, I have not had sex at all. I worked out twice, and each time when I worked out, I had spotting. Now, I am due for a period, and I am late. Why am I late? The first episode of spottin...  Read Full »


Dr. Joshi Shalaka Kishor

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, I would like you to undergo sonography of pelvis. This kind of spotting and delay could be due to hormonal imbalance, which is likely to happen when you gain excess weight. I am glad to read that you are already working on your weight. Keep it up. Also, I woul...  Read Full »

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