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Is A TSH Level Of 5.49 During Pregnancy Harmful For The Baby?

Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2016

Question: I m 10 week pregnant and i have thyroid problem in last 2 yeras. Y'day i have done test in result TSH level is 5.49. Is its harmful to my baby

Answered by Dr. Divakara (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No harm to baby.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query

Well no there is no harm to the baby as the TSH level is quite normal but during pregnancy a still lower level of TSH has to be achieved.

Hence an increase on dose of thyroid medication has to be done and a TSH of 2-3 has to be achieved, if this is done then there is no harm for the baby.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (22 hours later)

Good Morning Dr,

Thank u for your Reply. I have some more doubts but thats not related to Thyroid problem. Is its OK to writing down here?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sure, ask me.

Detailed Answer:
Yes sure , go ahead. Ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (3 days later)

Dr,

I had the sinusitis problem and wheezing trouble. But last 1 year this issues nt afftected me that much. But Now this problem arising again. And also i have UTI and vomiting too. But due to the sinusitis problem i could not able to drink water too much. what i can i do for this?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to get Urine Culture sensitivity test.

Detailed Answer:
HI

For UTI , you need to be treated with proper antibiotic for 7-10 days . I recommend you to get a test called Urine Culture sensitivity and revert back. Drink plenty of water and tender coconut water.

Vominting could be due to many conditions , it could be just due to pregnancy itself . Ask your doctor for a prescription of Ondansetron mouth dissolving tablets , use it for 2-3 days or as and when needed .

For Sinusitis you need to get CT PNS , but wait till your pregnancy gets over . Till then take steam Inhalation 2-3 times a day, drink hot water, avoid cold food , cold drinks , avoid exposure to cold air and dust.

Kindly revert back with Urine Culture sensitivity test report.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar