What are dangerously high TSH levels?
The standard reference range for the TSH level is anywhere between 0.30 and 5.0 uIU/mL. If your TSH level is higher than 5.0 uIU/mL, then the lab will flag you as “high,” and you may experience the symptoms listed above 5.0 uIU/mL. Values of the TSH level more than 10.0 uIU/mL need long-term thyroid supplements.
Is TSH 4.45 high?
Most laboratories classify normal TSH levels as between 0.4 and 4.5 milliunits per liter (mU/L), according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA). A normal TSH level in most cases, usually indicates that you don’t have a thyroid problem.
Is a TSH level of 1.69 normal?
The typical range of reference for TSH levels is anywhere between 0.45 and 4.5 milliunits per liter (mU/L) . A recent study suggests that the normal range should be more like 0.45 to 4.12 mU/L. TSH can vary wildly based on your age, sex, and stage of life.
What is the alarming level of TSH?
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.
How do you interpret TSH results?
Interpreting TSH Levels
- A high TSH suggests your thyroid is underactive (hypothyroid) and not doing its job of producing enough thyroid hormone.
- A low TSH suggests your thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroid) and producing excess thyroid hormone.
How is high TSH treated?
Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others). This oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. You’ll likely start to feel better soon after you start treatment.
What does a TSH level of 4.5 mean?
Some doctors consider a TSH level of 4.5 mIU/L to be an indication of an underactive thyroid. Before diagnosing you with any type of thyroid disorder, your doctor will consider not only your TSH level but any signs or symptoms you’re exhibiting, such as an enlarged thyroid gland.
What does it mean when a TSH reading is high?
Interpreting the results of a TSH test can be confusing, because high readings indicate a low – performing thyroid. When the thyroid gland is not producing adequate amounts of T3 and T4 hormones, the pituitary gland repeatedly releases TSH into the bloodstream to stimulate the thyroid gland.
What should my TSH number be for my thyroid?
Today we’re going to talk about the TSH test and its results. TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone– a standard blood test will produce a number of how well your thyroid is performing. Normal range for an adult is typically considered to be between .4 and 4.0 (1); however, in my practice I would say ideal is between 0.5 and 1.5.
What happens if your TSH is normal but you’re not?
If you are in the 5%, you may experience symptoms of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism with TSH values that are considered normal. All doctors are taught the old adage “treat the patient and not the lab tests,” but unfortunately not many conventional doctors seem to follow this advice.