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Would a patient with a TSH level of 3.68 be considered to have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
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∙ 14y ago
A TSH of 3.68 is within the normal range. However, doctors like to see a TSH between .3 and 3 in those patients receiving thyroid replacement medications. Additionally, normal for one person may not be normal for another. Just as I wear a different shoe size than my husband, everyone's systems require different levels for them to feel well. My husband's shoe size is normal, so is mine. I will not be comfortable wearing his shoes all day however. A TSH test only shows an average value of your thyroid status over the last several weeks. You may still be experiencing periods of high and/or low thyroid and your TSH will appear normal. Knowing the level of your Free T3 and Free T4 as well as antibody levels will help determine what is going on and if you need treatment. When a TSH appears high, a patient is considered hypOthyroid. When a TSH is low, a patient is considered hypERthyroid.
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Does the over production of tsh cause hypothyroidism?
No. An overproduction of TSH would cause hyperthyroidism.
Is a TSH value of 5.35 considered hyperthyroidism?
Because TSH is a part of the body's negative feedback system which controls the thyroid's output of thyroid hormones, a DECREASE of TSH would indicate hypERthyroidism. An INCREASE of TSH indicates hypOthyroidism.
Why would someone need surgery for hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism produces hypermetabolism (abnormally increased use of oxygen, nutrients, and other materials). If medication cannot adequately treat this condition, or if the patient is a child or pregnant, the thyroid gland must be removed.
What effect does drinking alcohol have on a person with hypothyroidism?
Alcohol intoxication acts as a poison to cellsthroughout the body. When these cells are highly stressed by a severe medical condition like hyperthyroidism, the damage done is multiplied many times over. The greatest immediate risk is to the heart, which can develop fatal arrhythmia from either alcohol intoxication alone or hyperthyroidism alone. I have a patient now who has hyperthyroidism and is not permitted by his endocrinologist to have prolonged sun exposure or any physical exercise for 6 months, and he is a robust 17 year old! If such mundane stresses as a few minutes in the sun or a run around the block are deemed dangerous, then how much more would alcohol be an extreme risk!
What would happen if your thyroid was damaged?
The thyroid gland produces T3 and T4, responsible for controlling the body's metabolism. Any excess or lack will surely affect the body and result in conditions like Myxedema (hypothyroidism) and Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism).
A person with hyperthyroidism would be expected to have an abnormally high BMR?
A person with hyperthyroidism would be expected to have an abnormally high BMR.
What would you do to gain weight that lost due to hyperthyroidism?
When a hyperthyroid condition is treated and the patient stabilized in their personal normal thyroid hormone range, weight will usually begin to return slowly and appropriately as determined by the patient's diet and exercise habits.
What drug is used to treat hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
There is no best drug for treatment of hyperthryoid conditions. Which drug is best for an individual patient depends upon the reason for the hyperthyroid condition as well as their personal medical history and comorbid conditions. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of thyroid dysfunction, please seek the help of a board certified endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid problems.
Why would a patient be told to continue taking pills even if they feel better?
Because the total amount of pills is the prescription, not just until the patient feels better. This is especially true in the case of antibiotics. Also, a patient would be told to continue taking the medicine if the condition is chronic or long term like epilepsy or hypothyroidism.
What over the counter medication can you take for an underactive thyroid?
A thyroid problem can be overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism). The two required very different treatment. If medication is recommended, the med is extremely low priced, so it is very affordable even if you have to buy it out of pocket. There is no reputable over the counter medication that would be safe for either condition.
Can hair loss be a symptom of a thyroid disorder?
Yes, hair loss can be one of many symptoms of a thyroid condition. The thyroid condition that most commonly experiences hair loss is an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroid. Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones.
What body system does hyperthyroidism?
it would affect your endorin system
