12 Year Over Weight Child. Thyroid Test Done. Suggesting For Thyronormalcy. Any Ideas?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jul 2012

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Question : Hi, My daughter aged 12 years was recommended for the following test by our family doctor due to her over weight.
A) Thyroid test reveals followings
1. TSH: 4.1
2. T3: 151
3. T4: 8.9
4.CORTISOL (CORT) - 14.57
Comments: “Suggesting Thyronormalcy”

Answered by Dr. Sourav Ganguly (24 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for your question. I have viewed your reports and my comments are:

1. Your thyroid function test (T3, T4, TSH) reports are within normal limit.

2. Normal cortisol level depends on the time of testing. I see the sample was taken at 8AM. Considering the test was one in the morning, the result is also normal.

Hypothyroidism and low cortisol levels are associated with overweight/obesity. As both the levels are normal, they are not the cause of your daughters increased weight.

I hope this answers your query. If you like to know anything more please feel free to write me.

Best wishes,

Dr Sourav Ganguly

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