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Help Understanding Thyroid Test Results
Hello,
I've recently had some tests on my thyroid (ultrasound and blood work) and I would really appreciate help understanding them. The Physician's Assistant I saw seems confused about what next steps should be taken. If anyone could offer some guidance I would really appreciate it. I originally went to my doctor for unexplained weight gain and the feeling of something being stuck in my throat. I was told my blood tests have come back "normal" and have listed the ranges below.
TSH: 1.18
T3 Free: 2.7
T4 Free: 1.17
Unfortunately, some cysts were found in my ultrasound. The largest on each lobe was about 6 mm and "contains internal punctate foci of echogenicity either due to proteinaceous debris versus calcification." The right lobe measures 4.8 x 1.0 x 1.5 cm. Left lobe measures 4.8 x 1.2 x 1.8 cm.
Right now, the Physician's Assistant seems content to just let everything go. However, thyroid issues run in my family and I'm wondering if I should seek a second opinion. Any thoughts?
I've recently had some tests on my thyroid (ultrasound and blood work) and I would really appreciate help understanding them. The Physician's Assistant I saw seems confused about what next steps should be taken. If anyone could offer some guidance I would really appreciate it. I originally went to my doctor for unexplained weight gain and the feeling of something being stuck in my throat. I was told my blood tests have come back "normal" and have listed the ranges below.
TSH: 1.18
T3 Free: 2.7
T4 Free: 1.17
Unfortunately, some cysts were found in my ultrasound. The largest on each lobe was about 6 mm and "contains internal punctate foci of echogenicity either due to proteinaceous debris versus calcification." The right lobe measures 4.8 x 1.0 x 1.5 cm. Left lobe measures 4.8 x 1.2 x 1.8 cm.
Right now, the Physician's Assistant seems content to just let everything go. However, thyroid issues run in my family and I'm wondering if I should seek a second opinion. Any thoughts?
Thank you so much for reassuring me. I originally received some conflicting info about what my results meant from the PA's office, so I was concerned. Right now the plan is to follow up in a year. Thanks again!
Your results are about as normal as they get! FT4 is 60% of range, which is excellent. FT3 is right at 50% of range. TSH is right where it should be.
Thyroid cysts or nodules are very common. If they're no larger than 1 cm, they're just watched for changes.
If thyroid problems run in your family, it might be a good idea to test again at some point. However, at the moment, I have to agree with your PA. My guess is a second opinion would tell you the same she's told you.
Thyroid cysts or nodules are very common. If they're no larger than 1 cm, they're just watched for changes.
If thyroid problems run in your family, it might be a good idea to test again at some point. However, at the moment, I have to agree with your PA. My guess is a second opinion would tell you the same she's told you.
Oops! I'm sorry, I didn't realize you needed the ranges. I've listed them below with the results.
TSH: 1.18 (range 0.35 - 4.94)
T3 Free: 2.7 (range 1.7 - 3.7)
T4 Free: 1.17 (range 0.7 -1.48)
TSH: 1.18 (range 0.35 - 4.94)
T3 Free: 2.7 (range 1.7 - 3.7)
T4 Free: 1.17 (range 0.7 -1.48)
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