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2 Month Old Son, Having Elevated TSH, Normal Ft4. What Kind Of Treatment Should Be Done?

Hello my son appeared to have congenital hypothyroidism on his newborn screening result. We were asked to have his blood drawn again for a repeat screen and it came out negative. But aftr a month we had his blood collected just to be sure but the results elevated tsh and a normal ft4, my son is 2 mos old today.wat do we do?please help
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
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Elevated TSH in a small child requirs immediate attention to prevent the further metabolic damage.

In my openion you should immediately consult pediatrician /endrocrinologist.

Hope the query is answered

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2 Month Old Son, Having Elevated TSH, Normal Ft4. What Kind Of Treatment Should Be Done?

Hi dear Welcome to the platform of Health care magic Elevated TSH in a small child requirs immediate attention to prevent the further metabolic damage. In my openion you should immediately consult pediatrician /endrocrinologist. Hope the query is answered Thanks