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What Does The Thyroid Test Result Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Question: i got a thyriod test done today, 26th December, 2014.
Results :
SERUM T3 - 0.94 ng./ml.
SERUM T4 - 8.38 mcg./100ml.
SERUM TSH - 2.65 micro IU/ml.
kindly suggest remedy to get rid of thyroid problem.
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Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Continue same dose of thyroxine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting the question.

Hypothyroidism persisting for more than 2 years is mostly permanent hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone (eltroxin) treatment is only a replacement treatment.

Once on treatment the target TSH is between 0.5 and 3.5. Your TSH is well within this target. So you just need to continue the same dose of eltroxin.

You can repeat the thyroid function after 3-6 months.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further question I will be happy to help

Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant endocrinologist
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What Does The Thyroid Test Result Indicate?

Brief Answer: Continue same dose of thyroxine Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting the question. Hypothyroidism persisting for more than 2 years is mostly permanent hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone (eltroxin) treatment is only a replacement treatment. Once on treatment the target TSH is between 0.5 and 3.5. Your TSH is well within this target. So you just need to continue the same dose of eltroxin. You can repeat the thyroid function after 3-6 months. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further question I will be happy to help Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant endocrinologist