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What does the thyroid gland do?
What does the thyroid gland do?
What does the thyroid gland do?
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make. If the thyroid hormone levels in your blood are too low, your pituitary gland makes larger amounts of TSH to tell your thyroid to work harder.
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
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Why do animals need the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland in mammals plays a central role in the regulation of development and basal metabolism.
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
A few signs of hyperthyroidism are heat intolerance, anxiety, unexplained hair loss and fatigue. Do not delay in consulting a doctor.
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?
A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH)
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