Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Hi Sir, I am 17 years old girl and my tsh level is diagnosed 7.14 now. I have been taking thyronorm 25 mcg for last one year. Initially it was 6.9 my weight is also increasing very fast. Should I increase the dosage?
3Doctors Answered
92% (3640 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Yes you need to increase the dose.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
93% (13680 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Hello, thanks for the query. When on treatment with adequate dosage of levothyroxine, TSH should remain around 3 to 4 mU/L, then all symptoms are in check. So now increase the dose by 12.5 mcg per day, then check. TSH level Thanks.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
95% (18954 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Dear we should increase dose in winters and decrease in summer and minitor tsh quaterly.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Hypothyroid Treatment treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details