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My tsh is 18.8. t3 (liothyronine) and t4 are normal. will this have any effect on organs or other health?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HYPOTHYROIDISM: HYPOTHYROIDISM can cause a myriad of symptoms. In women it can cause dysfunctional uterine bleeding resulting in a secondary anemia. It also may be associated with anemIa of chronic disease. Get your levels checked regularly and follow up with your doctor. The goal is to get your TSH below 5 , closer to 1. If treated and followed closely u should do fine.

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Answered 10/31/2015

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