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- TSH Levels: Low to high ranges, symptoms, and what they mean
This article describes the TSH test and its results We also discuss what high and low TSH levels indicate and available treatments
- TSH Levels: What High and Low Levels Mean - Verywell Health
Normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels generally fall between 0 5 and 5 0 milliunits per liter (mU L) If your TSH level is higher than 5 0 mU L it suggests an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, since TSH regulates hormone production
- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) Levels: Symptoms
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) triggers your thyroid to release its hormones High TSH levels usually indicate hypothyroidism and low levels, hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): TSH Levels Test - WebMD
A TSH test is done to find out if your thyroid gland is working the way it should It can tell you if your thyroid gland is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Mayo Clinic
It's usually based on the results of blood tests The first blood test typically done to diagnose hypothyroidism measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood If it's high, the test is done again, along with a blood test for the thyroid hormone T-4
- TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) Test - MedlinePlus
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone Another name for it is thyrotropin A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone A TSH level that is too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck
- High TSH Levels: Symptoms, Treatment and Thyroid Causes
Thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, is produced by the pituitary gland and helps regulate thyroid hormone levels in the body Learn the high TSH symptoms, such as fatigue and dry skin, and what elevated thyroid levels mean
- Thyroid Function Tests | American Thyroid Association
A high TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone (primary hypothyroidism) The opposite situation, in which the TSH level is low, usually indicates that the thyroid is producing too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism)
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