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Lipid panel came back as tsh 5.4 can that effect the red blood cell count & my cholesterol levels? rbc 3.87- hdl 73 vldl 32 ldl 114 trig 161 total 219

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Hypothyroidism : Hypothyroidism can cause a megalobastic (large cell) anemia, high ldl, and high triglycerides.

Answered 2/20/2013

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Yes It Can: Elevated TSH (> 5.0) is present in approximately 10 percent of individuals with abnormal triglyceride (> 150) or LDL cholesterol values. This should be evaluated and managed as part of the strategy for treating abnormal lipid values.

Answered 6/10/2014

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