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4yo boy, underweight and short stature. hungry 24/7, wakes every hour at night for food. tsh - 6.9 (mu/l) ft4 - 12 (pmol/l) ft3 - 7.1 (pmol/l)?
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See Pediatrician: High TSH suggests thyroid deficiency but increased appetite does not comport with it. The issue may be too complicated for this forum and it would be prudent to consult a pediatric endocrinologist.
Answered 8/22/2016
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