HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Slightly Elevated Thyrotropin Hormone Levels?

default
Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Question: My lab work shoed 7.52 value ulU/mL Thyrotropin (mass/volume in serum or plasma. What does that mean>? I went to ER for back/side hip pain its horrible
Blood work also show Granulocytes 0.06 value by automated count

Granulocytes Immature /100 leukocytes in blood by automated count mine 0.6%

Monocytes #/Volume in blood by automated count my Value 0.7

Platelet mean value (entitic volume) in blood by automated count me value 10.6

all other blood work ok....Blood sugar a little high A1C 8.3
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Abnormal labs

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.

The Thyrotropin hormone is a hormone released by the pituitary to regulate thyroid function. It is also known as TSH. Your results show a slight elevation in your TSH which may mean a low thyroid condition. Your level though is not in the very high range and could be due to sampling error. Before I would diagnose you with hypothyroidism I would recommend a repeat TSH in 4 weeks to confirm the hypothyroidism. If you do have a low thyroid condition you will be placed on thyroid hormone replacement. After being on medication they will continue to monitor you TSH level until the levels are in the normal range.

Your other blood work granulocyte count, monocyte and platelet counts are just slightly abnormal but are not enough to be considered dangerous or signifying a particular disease. I would actually ignore these lab results

What is more of an issue and one you need to take seriously is the HgbA1c level. This is very high and indicates that you have diabetes. This is not a little high this is significantly high and needs to be address. I recommend that you talk to your doctor and start on a diabetes diet along with exercise and medication. Your HgbA1c number should be recheck every 3 months to determine the overall control of your diabetes. A person with diabetes controlled has a HgbA1c of around 6.5. Please discuss this with your doctor as this will impact on your health in the short term and long term

In summary
1. Mild elevated TSH
2. Repeat TSH in 4 weeks
3. Blood counts not significantly elevated
4. Elevated HgbAq1c significant for poorly controlled diabetes
5. Seek medical attention for diabetes management
6. Start diabetes diet and exercise program.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions or if you have any other information you need
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ronald Schubert

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1984

Answered : 2407 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes Slightly Elevated Thyrotropin Hormone Levels?

Brief Answer: Abnormal labs Detailed Answer: Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns. The Thyrotropin hormone is a hormone released by the pituitary to regulate thyroid function. It is also known as TSH. Your results show a slight elevation in your TSH which may mean a low thyroid condition. Your level though is not in the very high range and could be due to sampling error. Before I would diagnose you with hypothyroidism I would recommend a repeat TSH in 4 weeks to confirm the hypothyroidism. If you do have a low thyroid condition you will be placed on thyroid hormone replacement. After being on medication they will continue to monitor you TSH level until the levels are in the normal range. Your other blood work granulocyte count, monocyte and platelet counts are just slightly abnormal but are not enough to be considered dangerous or signifying a particular disease. I would actually ignore these lab results What is more of an issue and one you need to take seriously is the HgbA1c level. This is very high and indicates that you have diabetes. This is not a little high this is significantly high and needs to be address. I recommend that you talk to your doctor and start on a diabetes diet along with exercise and medication. Your HgbA1c number should be recheck every 3 months to determine the overall control of your diabetes. A person with diabetes controlled has a HgbA1c of around 6.5. Please discuss this with your doctor as this will impact on your health in the short term and long term In summary 1. Mild elevated TSH 2. Repeat TSH in 4 weeks 3. Blood counts not significantly elevated 4. Elevated HgbAq1c significant for poorly controlled diabetes 5. Seek medical attention for diabetes management 6. Start diabetes diet and exercise program. I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions or if you have any other information you need