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What is the function of TSH?
What is the function of TSH?
What is the function of TSH?
The pituitary gland makes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make.
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
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What is a TSH test?
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. TSH levels that are too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem.
Last updated on 21 Jun 2023
Can you still have a thyroid problem if your TSH is normal?
Yes one may suffer from subclinical hyperthyroidism
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
What is the function of TSH?
The pituitary gland makes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make.
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
What causes increase in thyroid TSH and rest normal?
The most common cause of elevated TSH is autoimmune thyroid disease.
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH)
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