Please help me !!Normal Range for TSH levels? Is 4.470 very high, or just a little?

Question

My brother was born 2 months ago. He had a blood test.
Last week, Doctor doubted he has Congenital Hypothyroidism because his TSH is 4.470.
If it's a problem, how to cure? PLease help me.

I don't feel comfortable these days. My brother was born when my mon was about 40 years old. Many people said it was not good to get a baby at this time. I hope my brother will be okay.

Answer 1

This TSH does fall in the "normal" range as far as most lab's go. If your brother's physicians are not concerned with this value then do not worry about it at this time. I am wondering if he is experiencing any other symptoms that are making you doubt this physician's determination. One problem with the TSH results can be this - there are lab ranges in place to show what is "normal" and what is "not normal". However, a thyroid patient who had a borderline TSH (either way - high or low) could feel good or bad even if their levels are technically in the opposite range. For example, I know someone who is HYPOthyroid, but feels her best when her TSH is just slightly elevated. Look at any other symptoms your brother may have to see if you, your parents & physicians feel there is a need to re-test him at a later time. I would also check for pituitary function. Things to keep an eye out for are a puffy face, swollen tongue, and extreme sleepiness.

Answer 2

Speak with your parents or house doctor, and ask them to explain the condition to you.
Related to your question, first you have to take in account that the main problem with the TSH test is that the reference range for it is too wide at most labs, so it's quite difficult to give a true answer to your question without knowing the parameters/reference range used for the test.
Second, if really there is something wrong the doctor will ask for other test or do what he thinks is necessary.
If you look for information about TSH, you could read
http://www.altsupportthyroid.org/tsh.php

I just found this:
As of early 2006, at most laboratories in the U.S., the official "normal" Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) blood test range runs from approximately .5 to 5.0.
http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/normaltshlevel.htm
according to this information the values are NORMAL, but like I said before speak with your parents or doctor, they have the real information

Answer 3

Normal adult range is 0.35 to 5.5 microinternational units per mL. If your doc isn't worried about it, you shouldn't be. If there is a problem with your brothers thyroid, it can be treated with antithyroid therapy.

Answer 4

see your local ENDOCRINOLOGIST for further thyroid tests, re: ultrasound etc.