What Do These TSH And T4 Values Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

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Question : My ths is 0.02 and t4 33.6

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You will need to see an endocrinologist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

These results suggest that you have excess levels of thyroid hormones. This means you have hyperthyroidism. I will recommend that you see an endocrinologist for further evaluation. This may be caused by excess production of these hormones by normal tissue in the thyroid gland or abnormal tissue. I will advise that you stay calm and follow through with investigations to establish the exact cause and treat accordingly.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (18 minutes later)

How much carbimazole needed if tsh 00.2 and t4 is 33.6

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
We need to understand more before giving carbimazole!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will like that we understand more about this before treating. However, it is advised to start with 5mg of carbimazole and titrate accordingly to determine the exact dose that works best for you. This may be higher or lower but must lie within the prescribed safety margin.

So, monitoring after starting treatment is the key to identifying what the exact final dose should/would be.

Let me know if this is satisfactory to you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar