What Does The Following Thyroid Profile Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 14 May 2015

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Question : Dear Doctor,

I got my wife's Thyroid report yesterday and report details is

T3 = 126 ng/dl
T4 = 10.2 ug/dl
TSH = 6.00 uIU/ml

Could you please sugest what medicine she need to take in this condition. Her age is 32 years.

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Subclinical hypothyroidism

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

She is having Subclinical hypothyroidism. I suggest you to do blood tests:

1. Anti TPO antibodies
2. Serum cholesterol
3. Thyroid ultrasound if possible or a clinical examination by a doctor to see if she is having thyroid swelling.

Subclinical hypothyroidism doesn't need treatment always. The indications for treatment are:

1. Increased anti TPO antibodies
2. high cholesterol
3. Presence of goitre ( thyroid swelling)
4. Pregnancy or planning for pregnancy.

If any of these is there, she should be started on thyroid hormone replacement after consulting a doctor. Thyroxine 25 mcg per day is the usual dose to start with.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

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