I had my full body check up and all the reports were normal except for the TSH test, which showed a value of 6.000 while the normal range is 0.5 to 4.8, which is slightly higher. After seeing this, I found out that I have a thyroid issue. I am eager to understand more about it. Is it bad for my health? Will it last for a lifetime? And how can I get rid of it?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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8+ Yrs

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Mildly high TSH suggests subclinical hypothyroidism. May be temporary. Lifestyle, weight, and stress also affect thyroid. Monitor with repeat test.

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