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Causes of high TSH?
hypothyroidism
Does hypothyroidism cause you to gain weight?
Some patients report weight gain with subclinical hypothyroidism. Although the T4 is normal in subclinical hypothyroidism by definition, some patients report symptoms with only the elevated TSH.
Does increased thyroid hormone production increase or decrease TSH production?
Increase in thyroid hormone will lower TSH production, because there is a feedback loop between TSH that stimulates the production of thyroid hormone and the hormone that then will then regulate the stimulation of TSH so that thyroid hormone is not over produced.
What happens to the TSH levels and TH levels when a person has hypothyroidism?
In hypothyroidism, the levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are low due to an underactive thyroid gland. In response to this deficiency, the pituitary gland produces more thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to stimulate the thyroid to produce more hormones. Consequently, TSH levels are elevated in individuals with hypothyroidism. This combination of low thyroid hormone levels and high TSH is a key indicator of the condition.
What kind of test is TSH?
It is a test for hypothyroidism and evaluates thyroid function.
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.
What is the condition if TSH level is 8.7?
A TSH of 8.7 can be indicative of several diseases/disorders depending upon other lab and imaging results and impressions. The most common condition would be hypOthyroidism. What has caused the hypothyroidism would then be the next question.
How Hypothyroidism is also Known?
I have hypothyroidism and I'm 16 years old. Hypothyroidism is basically when your thyroid gland (located in your neck) does not produce enough hormones (TSH) essential fr your growth and metabolism. I have to take Levothyroxine in order to raise my TSH levels in my blood (which are levels of the thyroid hormone in the bloodstream.) to make it normal again.
What does tsh thyroid level stand for and what does it mean if it's high?
TSH stands for Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, which is produced by the pituitary gland to regulate the thyroid's production of hormones. A high TSH level typically indicates that the thyroid is underactive (hypothyroidism), meaning it is not producing enough thyroid hormones. In response, the pituitary gland increases TSH output to stimulate the thyroid. Elevated TSH levels can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and sensitivity to cold.
Is pituitary gland related to hypothyroidism?
The thyroid gland is involved in hypothyroidism. Not enough thyroid hormone is being produced. The pituitary gland prduces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and so is related to hypothyroidism.
What does TSH 110 indicate?
I had a 110 TSH and my doctor told me that my thyroid gland wasn't working at all. I was diagnosed that day with hypothyroidism and prescribed synthroid. I hope this helps and that you are under the care of a good doctor. HYpothyroidism is very treatable but can be dangerous if left untreated.
What if your TSH level is high?
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is the signal that the brain sends to the thyroid to tell the thryoid how much hormone to make. Markedly high levels are almost always due to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Mildly elevated levels are often normal.
