A member asked:

I ran some blood tests with my dr the rest were normal but my thyroid wasnt so they diagnosed me with thyroid disorder but i dr says i wont start treatment now but we will do a revaluation in two months is that safe or should i start treatment?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not enough: Information. The most important missing part is your symptoms that may fit the clinical picture or may not fit. Sometimes tests are only borderline abnormal and not actionable upon and repeating them looking for a trend makes sense.

Answered 1/17/2020

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Agree with Dr. P: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had you provided the results.

Answered 1/17/2020

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