- Female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm a little concerned about my wife's health. Her recent test results show a high TSH value of 17.32, and while she's been struggling with being overweight, she doesn't have any other issues. Should we be worried about this result, and what might it mean for her thyroid function?
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A TSH value of 17.32 is significantly elevated, indicating hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones; being overweight can be both a cause and a consequence of hypothyroidism;
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I've been dealing with hypothyroidism for about two years now, and my TSH level is currently 17. I'm really concerned and wondering how I can get it back to a normal range. I'm taking 100mg of Electrocin every day. Could you give me some advice on what else I might be able to do?
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