I've been told that my TSH levels are elevated. What's causing this? Should I consider getting any additional tests to better understand what's happening?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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High TSH indicates hypothyroidism.. you can test for free T3 and T4 and anti thyroid antibodies.. USG neck also should be done if there is any tenderness and swelling in the neck..

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and am struggling with the treatment. I've tried a few different brands of thyroid medication, but they all seem to give me headaches, make me gassy, burp a lot, and I just feel restless. It's really hard to deal with. Even when I try taking other supplements, I get the same symptoms. I've also noticed I can't drink tea or coffee or eat mutton anymore. My TSH level is at 150, and I've stopped taking the medication. What should I do?

go for endocrinologist

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My mom's CT scan found an 11 mm adrenaline adenoma. The report is attached. Should we think about surgery or is medication an option to manage this?

excision is advised,surgery tt .

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I'm really thin and have been since I was a kid. No matter how much I eat, I just can't seem to put on weight. Do you have any advice or could there be some underlying issue that's causing this?

some ppl have high metabolic rate thats why they are thin there is no need to worry

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