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T3 5.8 t4 normal but tsh 5.66
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My 5 year old son is having t3 5.8 and tsh 5.88 but t4 normal .I am really tensed .can he be cured permanently.please guide
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What are the symptoms? Is it free T3 or total T3? It's not possible to comment on this incomplete information and without check up. Visit a pediatric endocrinologist
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mildly elevated TSH of 5.88 mIU/L, an elevated T3 of 5.8, and a normal T4 level.
This hormone pattern is highly consistent with subclinical hypothyroidism, a transient adaptive thyroid response, or normal age-specific reference variations.
To fully evaluate the situation, three distinct possibilities must be considered: subclinical hypothyroidism, an adaptive response to weight or illness, or benign physiological fluctuations.
Management usually depends on clinical symptoms, but the three typical approaches include a repeat blood test in 3 to 6 months, monitoring growth milestones
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What is the presenting complaint? Are there any symptoms? Is he already a known case of Hypothyroidism? FT4 normal. TSH less than 8 is normal for age above 2 years. In case of doubt repeat the test after 10 days.
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Levels r normal .
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TSH is only mildly increased and T4 is normal, so usually there is no need to panic. Many children remain normal on follow-up or improve over time.
Treatment may not always be needed immediately, especially if:
•growth and development are normal
•there are no symptoms like excessive weight gain, constipation, fatigue, poor growth, etc.
Kindly repeat thyroid profile after some time as advised by your pediatrician.
Also, may I know why the thyroid test was done in the first place? Was there any symptom like poor growth, weight gain, constipation, fatigue, or was it part of routine testing?
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
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16 yrs exp
Pune
Take proper consultation for good guidance
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please get a Vitamin D levels done.
As Vitamin D and TSH receptors operate nearby in the nucleus of cell.Many times severe vitamin deficiency causes mildly elevated TSH.
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Dr. Prateek Koushal
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Levels are normal, no need to worry about anything.
If any symptoms occur.. consult nearest Pediatrician
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Normal only
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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