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What Causes Increase In ACTH Level?

Hello Dr,

I have high ACTH but other harmone levels are normal like cortisol and everything . I have been taking levothyroxine for 3 yrs. I want to know what causes high ACTH level. My age is 28yrs weight -160 pounds , height - 5.1 inches and am a female. Please answer.

Thank You,
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Endocrinologist 's  Response
Hi,

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

Please share with us the values of cortisol and ACTH. We cannot make the diagnosis based on these lab test. Please share with us your symptoms and reson for doing these tests.

ACTH is checked for diagnosis of cortisol excess and deficiency. It can also increase in stress and infections.


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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What Causes Increase In ACTH Level?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Please share with us the values of cortisol and ACTH. We cannot make the diagnosis based on these lab test. Please share with us your symptoms and reson for doing these tests. ACTH is checked for diagnosis of cortisol excess and deficiency. It can also increase in stress and infections. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist