Recently, we often hear about "subclinical hypothyroidism." Moreover, this diagnosis is often put young people. True, this is not explained, what is this disease and how to treat it.
So let's try to understand: what is a "subclinical hypothyroidism"? How dangerous it is? And what steps should be taken to hear that you have a disease?
What is hypothyroidism?
Since certain condition called thyroid hormone metabolism, which is evaluated only for increasing TSH (pituitary hormone) in the blood analysis. With regard to the very "subclinical" hypothyroidism, it is a state of hormonal metabolism, when TSH is increased, and T3sv and T4sv remain normal.
So, and hypothyroidism, and subclinical hypothyroidism - this is not a diagnosis, but only some of the diagnoses, and in the second case, the name is distorted, is obsolete.
subclinical hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism - a condition which in many cases do not require treatment and is not an indication to some hormonal correction. However, the name is common and not only in Russia but also in the world. It is actively used in the articles, monographs and actual medical practice. Why? Yes, simply because of its history began in the 70s of the last century, and many generations of doctors (including professors) to it just used.
And yet: what is meant by subclinical hypothyroidism? First of all, we are talking about the analysis of the testimony. Increased TSH with normal T4sv, T3sv and other thyroid hormones. Also, there are no symptoms of hypothyroidism true - no symptoms of altered state. Indeed, initially the word "subclinical" means "do not manifest symptoms."
However, in subclinical hypothyroidism:
- TTG may vary (significantly);
- T4sv T3sv value and also capable of considerably fluctuate within the normal range;
- there are often symptoms of a "manifestation of hypothyroidism," including dry skin, hair loss, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and so on.
Therefore, having heard from the doctor "diagnosed", be sure to try to find out exactly what he has in mind. If you have any symptoms and the "name" - is not just a "name", and a part of the diagnosis, what to do about it? Strive for answers, because we are talking about your health, and not fun to just come out from a specialist with a strange conclusion.
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