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Why is a Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Test performed?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) signals the thyroid gland to make hormones that control how your body uses and stores energy, called your metabolism. Testing the level of TSH in your blood can reveal if your thyroid gland is functioning normally.<br><br>The level of TSH is tightly controlled by the levels of other thyroid hormones in your blood. High TSH levels may indicate that your thyroid is underactive and needs to be stimulated more, which is called hypothyroidism. Low levels may mean itu2019s overactive and needs to be stimulated less, called hyperthyroidism.

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Why is a Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Test performed?

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  1. Why is a Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Test performed?

  2. Why is a Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Test performed? Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) signals the thyroid gland to make hormones that control how your body uses and stores energy, called your metabolism. Testing the level of TSH in your blood can reveal if your thyroid gland is functioning normally. The level of TSH is tightly controlled by the levels of other thyroid hormones in your blood. High TSH levels may indicate that your thyroid is underactive and needs to be stimulated more, which is called hypothyroidism. Low levels may mean it’s overactive and needs to be stimulated less, called hyperthyroidism.

  3. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Symptoms: Your doctor may order a TSH test if you’re experiencing symptoms of a thyroid disorder. Thyroid diseases can be categorized as either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

  4. How do I prepare for a Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Test? The TSH test doesn’t require any special preparation. However, it’s important to tell your doctor if you’re taking medications that might interfere with the accuracy of the TSH measurement.

  5. Some medications that could interfere with a TSH test are: Amiodarone Dopamine Lithium Prednisone Potassium iodide Biotin

  6. If you are having symptoms of these disorders, your doctor may order a TSH or a thyroid panel test.

  7. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test TSH is often the first test doctors order when they suspect a patient has a thyroid disorder. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are common disorders. All patients with symptoms of these thyroid disorders should have their TSH checked.

  8. When to treat Thyroid-stimulating hormone? Preparation and procedure This test doesn’t generally require any preparation, such as fasting or stopping medications. However, if your doctor asks you to do so, follow their instructions. They may want to draw blood for other tests that require fasting at the same time as your TSI test.

  9. When you arrive for the procedure, a healthcare provider will take a sample of your blood. They’ll send your blood sample to a laboratory, where it will be tested to determine your TSI level.

  10. If you are looking for clinics that provide these services Specialty Clinic is present for you. Here, you can get a TSH test as well as the required treatment.

  11. Looking for a lab to get a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test, we at Specialty Care Clinic provide services to conduct the test. To book an appointment call us at 469-545-9983.

  12. Call (469) 545-9983 for an appointment

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