2007-02-08 22:18:03 · 6 answers · asked by ANNE M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This result depends on what it refers to. In general terms when checking thyroid function you measure 2 hormones, TSH and T4. TSH is a hormone released from your brain, that tells your thyroid gland to start producing more hormone (thyroxine or T4). If you have an overactive thyroid gland, then your TSH is usually low ( as your brain recognises there is too much thyroxine around) and your T4 is high ( showing excess hormone production).
Normal values for TSH and T4 depend on units used (eg cm vs inches) and can differ from lab to lab.
Most results that are printed have the normal reference range on them. You should contact your doctor to go through these results with you.
2007-02-08 23:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by Big Cheese 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The test result you are referring to looks like it might be the TSH. If so, the 35.5 indicates an underactive thyroid gland and not an overactive thyroid gland. Normal range as set by AACE is 0.3 to 3.0. You really need to find out if the 35.5 was the TSH or some other test because as it is now no one can really help you. All we can do is assume based on the limited amount of info you provided.
Below is a great thyroid website if you can to reaserch it yourself
2007-02-09 13:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
several hormones are measured at once and unfortunately you have not given the hormone name. I guess this is your T4.To fully interpret the result one would also need the TSH level. Also different labs sometimes still use different units ans each lab has it's own normal reference levels. You would need to get your GP to interpret these results for you knowing all the factors above.
2007-02-09 13:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water, and eating brominated flour.
Chlorine, fluoride, and bromine are all in the same family as iodine, and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland.
Secondly, many people simply aren't getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with. The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter.
2016-02-09 12:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by Emmaline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 21:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor didn't tell you? Get a better doctor.
2007-02-08 22:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by cynical jade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋