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What Does An Abnormal TSH Mean?

Hi Docter,
I my tests done and reading says that my TSH level is 6.550. Please guide me what does it mean and what precautions can i take from my end to control this.
I am 27 years old married girl. I went to dermatologist for permanent laser hair removal for my abormal growth of hair on the chin area. He suggested these test and following readings came: TSH - 6.550, ESR - 23, WBC count - 6750
Please guide me...will appreciate.
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Hello,
I read carefully your concern and understood your query.
The normal range for TSH is between 0.5 to 4.5 mIU/ml. Your TSH is marginally elevated. This is Subclinical Hypothyroidism. In some circumstances, we have to start treatment like goitre, irregular menses, weight gain, constipation etc, on anti psychotic drugs, depression , elevated Anti TPO antibody titre..
I want to know about your weight, your family history, menstrual history and any other issue.. you mentioned that you had consulted dermatologist for laser hair removal.. this abnormal hair growth is only chin or any where else in your body also.. this is important for treatment and diagnosis... PCOS is another entity...
Kindly consult to Endocrinologist For further evaluation and treatment..
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Garg
MD, DM Endocrinology

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What Does An Abnormal TSH Mean?

Hello, I read carefully your concern and understood your query. The normal range for TSH is between 0.5 to 4.5 mIU/ml. Your TSH is marginally elevated. This is Subclinical Hypothyroidism. In some circumstances, we have to start treatment like goitre, irregular menses, weight gain, constipation etc, on anti psychotic drugs, depression , elevated Anti TPO antibody titre.. I want to know about your weight, your family history, menstrual history and any other issue.. you mentioned that you had consulted dermatologist for laser hair removal.. this abnormal hair growth is only chin or any where else in your body also.. this is important for treatment and diagnosis... PCOS is another entity... Kindly consult to Endocrinologist For further evaluation and treatment.. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr Neeraj Garg MD, DM Endocrinology