What if T3 and T4 is normal and TSH is high?

What if T3 and T4 is normal and TSH is high?

When the thyroid gland becomes inefficient such as in early hypothyroidism, the TSH becomes elevated even though the T4 and T3 may still be within the “normal” range.

Why are T3 and T4 low and TSH high?

A low level of TSH and high levels of T3 and/or T4 usually means you have an overactive thyroid. Doctors may refer to these measurements as “free” T3 and T4 (FT3 and FT4). What’s considered normal varies depending on things such as your age and the exact testing technique used by the laboratory.

What happens when there is too much T3 and T4?

If T3 and T4 levels are high, you may have a rapid heart rate and diarrhea/weight loss. Listed below are other symptoms of too much T3 and T4 in your body (hyperthyroidism): Anxiety. Irritability or moodiness.

Which is more important T3 T4 or TSH?

The thyroid gland makes T4 in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH is made by the pituitary gland in your brain. T4 is found in the body in 2 forms: free T4 and bound T4. Because T4 is converted into another thyroid hormone called T3 (triiodothyronine), free T4 is the more important hormone to measure.

How do I get my TSH levels down?

Treatment

1. Radioactive iodine to slow down your thyroid.
2. Anti-thyroid medications to prevent it from overproducing hormones.
3. Beta blockers to reduce a rapid heart rate caused by high thyroid levels.
4. Surgery to remove the thyroid (this is less common)

What should I do if my TSH level is high?

Treatment for hypothyroidism or high TSH levels:

1. Using thyroid hormone T4 supplements will help reduce your TSH level due to the feedback loop that exists in your body.
2. Treating the cause.

Is TSH 5.9 normal?

At Cleveland Clinic labs, 0.4 to 5.5 is considered normal. In the absence of symptoms, and if other thyroid tests are normal, TSH levels between 5.6 and 10 are considered subclinical, a level that indicates possible early-stage disease. A TSH level above 10 indicates a thyroid disorder.

At what level of TSH do you treat?

If your TSH level is elevated to between 4.5 and 10 mIU/L and your T4 is normal, you should be considered for treatment with thyroid medication, especially if you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, or you have a positive test for thyroid antibodies, a history of heart disease, or risk factors for atherosclerosis.

What happens if thyroid medication is too high?

Too much thyroid medication in hypothyroidism can cause health problems and trigger symptoms like the jitters, anxiety, weight loss, diarrhea and mood swings. Your thyroid hormone needs may change over time.

What is considered a very high TSH level?

Some suggest that TSH levels of over 2.5 milliunits per liter (mU/L) are abnormal, while others consider levels of TSH to be too high only after they have reached 4 to 5 mU/L. Both children and teenagers as well as older people have somewhat higher TSH levels than middle-aged people.

What should I eat if my TSH is high?

Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables Blueberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, and other foods rich in antioxidants can improve overall health and benefit the thyroid gland. Eating foods high in B vitamins, like whole grains, may also help.