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Hi Sir/Ma'm - my mom is 61 years old and weight is 51 kg. Her TSH value is 11.78. Is this a big issues? Bcz I understand that this should be below 5.5.
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She has deficiency of thyroid hormone in her body and will need medicines for the same. Its  a fairly common issue especially in women.
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