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How Can Hypothyroidism Be Treated?

My husband age 86 has just been diagnosed as having Hypothyroidism. Was told that his numbers are very high but he does not know what the actual numbers are from his blood work test and physical He probably had a TSH(?). WHAT WOULD BE A NORMASL RANGE from low to high?? He is concerned... Thanks for your help. Did not realize I needed to pay in order to receive an answer.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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The normal range of TSH levels is 0.4 to 4.0 milli-international units per liter. Value above the normal range usually indicates that the thyroid gland is underactive. This is called hypothyroidism. In such a case, thyroxine needs to be supplemented. It would take about 6 months for the activity of the gland to function as normal, under the medication. Kindly consult your doctor for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

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How Can Hypothyroidism Be Treated?

Hi, The normal range of TSH levels is 0.4 to 4.0 milli-international units per liter. Value above the normal range usually indicates that the thyroid gland is underactive. This is called hypothyroidism. In such a case, thyroxine needs to be supplemented. It would take about 6 months for the activity of the gland to function as normal, under the medication. Kindly consult your doctor for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.