Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Male 63 suffering from hypothyroid TSH levels varies between 8 to 6 inspite of thyronorm 25 mcg. When dosage given based on TSH level why TSH Value changes now and then inspite of dosage regularly taken. What is effect of taking thyronorm for such a long time. What is the pmt cure. Many are suffering from this.
2Doctors Answered
88% (1570 ratings)
Ask Free Question
TSH between 6 and 8 suggests that you need more thyroid hormone, TSH releses from pituitary to stimulate thyroid gland to produse more hormone. If thyroid produces laess hormone TSH increases in blood and vice a versa. Thyroid hormone is the only treatment for hypothyroidism.
3 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
90% (21577 ratings)
Ask Free Question
The variation may be due to various factors like advancing age or thyroid antibodies and many due to endocrine failure.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Underactive Thyroid treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details