What Does A TSH Level Of 8.9 Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 20 Jul 2016

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 Answered on

Tue, 9 Aug 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi,

Had done my thyroid test. T3 and T4 are normal, however TSH is 8.9

My mom has thyroid for a longer time now.

Had done similar test in 2014 and it was normal on all counts.

Kindly suggest way forward

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Subclinical hypothyroidism is your actual diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern. By the exams you reported your diagnosis is subclinical hypothyroidism. The most probable cause of it, at your age is Hashimoto thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disease and in most of the cases is inherited ( so probably you inherited it by your mother).
Before you start the treatment you will need to do some more exams to confirm the diagnosis;
-The antibodies of the thyroid ; AntiTPO and AntiTPO.
- A thyroid ultrasound to see the structure of the gland ( Is it enlarged? Are there nodules? ect.)
After the above exams you should start the treatment with levothyroxine.
Hope i was helpful and do not hesitate to ask if you have further queries.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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