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What does a thyroid stimulating hormone do?
What does a thyroid stimulating hormone do?
What does a thyroid stimulating hormone 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
Related Questions
How do I understand my TSH report? My TSH level is >750.?
A normal range for TSH in most laboratories is 0.4 milliunits per liter (mU/L) to 4.0 mU/L. If your TSH is higher than 4.0 mU/L on repeat tests, you probably have hypothyroidism. Your doctor may also order a T4 test
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
What is a thyroid symptoms test?
When one has a thyroid problem and exhibits thyroid symptoms then the doctor thoroughly checks and diagnoses the condition.
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
What is the best diet for the person suffering from thyroid?
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Control your sugar intake and exercise daily to keep your levels under check.
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
Is a TSH level above 500 uIU/mL dangerous?
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
What is the maximum level of TSH?
The TSH normal values are 0.5 to 5.0 mIU/L
Last updated on 26 Jun 2023
Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH)
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