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What is tsh ? what happens when it is 8.2 ?

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Dr. James Millen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Low thyroid function: Tsh or thyroid stimulating hormone is a pituitary hormone signaling the thyroid gland to produce hormone. 8.2 is an elevated level (modestly elevated) and suggests hypothyroidism. Rarely TSH will elevate with a pituitary tumor, but very rare.

Answered 12/8/2015

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