I am 6 months pregnant my tsh is at level 4.80. Currently I am on 25 mg of thyroid medication. Is there any risk with this level of tsh do I need to increase dose of thyroid medicine.

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician5yrs exp

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Hyperthyroidism is defined as excessive production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. The commonest symptoms are unexpected weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, palpitations, and feeling too hot. In case you have hyperthyroidism for a long duration it can cause your eyes to bulge out. It is important for you to see a doctor as early as possible, after the onset of symptoms, because an untreated hyperthyroidism has many far reaching and disturbing effects on your body. Healthy adults should have a TSH level between 0.4 and 4.2 microunits per milliliter of blood. Children should have a level between 0.7 and 6.4 microunits per milliliter, and newborns should have a level between 1 and 39 microunits per milliliter. 

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