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Does Abnormal TSH Levels Indicate A Thyroid Problem?

Recently, I went for physicals and found that I have high levels of bad cholesterol and low levels of good cholesterol. Also, they told me that I have TSH is 7.5, T3 & T4 are normal. Is that means that I have Thyroid? Do I need to go to specialist for treatment?
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hi,

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


You are having dyslipidemia (high cholesterol) and subclinical hypothyroidism.

In subclinical hypothyroidism your TSH is between 5 and 10, and your T3, T4 is normal. One indication of treating subclinical hypothyroidism is presence of high cholesterol.

So you should consult a specialist, get evaluated and started on thyroid hormone replacements. The additional tests that he may do are anti thyroid antibodies and ultrasound of thyroid.


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


Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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Does Abnormal TSH Levels Indicate A Thyroid Problem?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You are having dyslipidemia (high cholesterol) and subclinical hypothyroidism. In subclinical hypothyroidism your TSH is between 5 and 10, and your T3, T4 is normal. One indication of treating subclinical hypothyroidism is presence of high cholesterol. So you should consult a specialist, get evaluated and started on thyroid hormone replacements. The additional tests that he may do are anti thyroid antibodies and ultrasound of thyroid. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist