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TSH level is 5.5 for my son
Sir , my son is born on 26th march,2002 ie he is 6.5 yrs old.
His present test levels are : t3 : 1.4 , t4: 7.9 and tsh : 5.5
it si to understand whether he has to be considered Hypothyroid or else a borderline case.
does he need to be kept on medication.
Pl. advise what need to be done in present case.
thanks,
Lav
His present test levels are : t3 : 1.4 , t4: 7.9 and tsh : 5.5
it si to understand whether he has to be considered Hypothyroid or else a borderline case.
does he need to be kept on medication.
Pl. advise what need to be done in present case.
thanks,
Lav
TSH is above normal. High normal is 3.0. Normal TSH use to be 5.0 (I believe), but since then it has been lowered to 3.0. I would suggest looking to see if he is lethargic or has any hypo symptoms. I would also try to locate a doctor who has experience dealing with hypothyroidism in children.
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