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What Causes Elevated TSH And AST In Children?
Hi, My 2 year old has slightly elevated TSH and AST. She had this blood work because she is a poor eater and small for her age. She also had immunizations, Hep B and a flu shot the week before the blood work. Her doctor wants to re-do the blood tests in two weeks. I am very worried. What can be the cause?
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
It could be hypothyroidism.
If child's mind mental age is very ry less compared to peers and require your assistance in many aspects then it could be cretinism.
Were you on any questions thyroid drugs or any heart ailments, then drugs could cause it.
However prior immunization may alter the test results and can be false positive.
Hence repition of test is required.
Thyroid supplements will be given if test is positive.
If child's mind mental age is very ry less compared to peers and require your assistance in many aspects then it could be cretinism.
Were you on any questions thyroid drugs or any heart ailments, then drugs could cause it.
However prior immunization may alter the test results and can be false positive.
Hence repition of test is required.
Thyroid supplements will be given if test is positive.
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