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What does a normal tsh but low free t4 level mean? can you have an underactive thyroid with a low t4 alone? tsh 2.45 t4 7

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Dr. A. tarig Ahmed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Thyroid function: When TSH is normal and T4 is low this is called subclinical hypothyroidism. It is not treated unless if you have symptoms. Also if TSH > 10 some would start treatment. Hope that helps answer your question.

Answered 6/9/2021

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