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My brother has hypothyroidism.his tsh is 4.500 h. does he need a specific medicine or complements?.will his tsh increase in the future? or stabilize?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hard to tell: your brother needs to see an endrocrinologist, or a pediatric endocrinologist if still under age, TSH isn't the only parameter, history, physical exam and other tests would tell, doctors treat patients not lab results, wish you both wellness

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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