I did my thyroid test last week for the first time because my body weight is not reducing even after hard exercise. My blood test shows T3 and T4 are normal, but TSH level is increased to 21. How can I reduce it?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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MD (Physician)
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High TSH with normal T3/T4 is equal to subclinical hypothyroidism. Weight gain is common. Start low dose levothyroxine under supervision. Recheck TSH in 6 weeks.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a Thyroid Profile (T3 T4 TSH) Test Test or Take a THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) Test

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