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What Causes High TSH Level?
I am a 62 year old Indian, vegetarian, non-smoking, non-drinking male. My TSH levels (found in a routine annual blood check up) are 8.17. Is it something to worry about? I'm not anaemic (Hb 14.1), neither do I have high cholesterol or sugar levels. A couple of years ago, I had Vit B12 deficiency and low cholesterol levels, but that's fine now. I'm 5' 11" tall and weigh 72 kgs. I exercise regularly. I'd be grateful for advice.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Hi,
You are having subclinical hypothyroidism. No need to treat it in your age and sex if you dont have a goiter, cholesterol levels are normal.
I would suggest you to repeat the tests after 3 months, that time along with anti thyroid antibodies, so that we can make a decision on further line of action.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
You are having subclinical hypothyroidism. No need to treat it in your age and sex if you dont have a goiter, cholesterol levels are normal.
I would suggest you to repeat the tests after 3 months, that time along with anti thyroid antibodies, so that we can make a decision on further line of action.
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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