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A 24-year-old female asked:
can a tsh level of 6.4u/ml and free t4 of 10pmol/l cause severe hypothyroid symptoms such as weight gain, extreme fatigue, aches, intolerance to cold?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
Both results in the: Abnromal range but not by too much. In any case the levels are indicative of thyroid deficiency and could lead to your symptoms. Please see your doctor for replacement therapy.
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Would make sure tests confirmed before starting therapy this one value is a snapshot in time and the values may be changing which would effect treatment.
Apr 30, 2016
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