Factitious hypothyroidism

What is Factitious hypothyroidism?

Hypo thyroidism that is resulting from excessive iodine ingestion is called as factitious hypothyroidism.

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Hi Doctor. I have had some colitis infection before. Now after blood test my TSH = 6.6 and Sb12 =160. I also have hives and decreased sexual...

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Hello Navsingh.

The normal levels of TSH in adults are 0.4-4.5 mIU/L or 0.4-4.5 mU/L (SI units).

Based on the test results it seems that you have a...

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