Explanation Of The Results Of Examination Of TSH Levels In A History Of Thyroid Cancer?
, I want to ask.rnMy mother’s November 2017 TSH test result was 0.0045 with a reference value of 0.35-4.94 mIU/LrnThen in March 2018 the TSH test result was again 0.0026 with the same reference value. Is that good news or not good news?rnDo I need to worry?rnb: 2016 my mother had her thyroid removed via surgery due to cancer, February u0026 September 2017 already underwent radionuclear treatment at RSHS BandungrnThank you
1 Answer:
Hi.
Thyroid is a hormone that functions one of them in the body's metabolism. Thyroid cancer can usually cause thyroid hormone to increase, causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as high blood pressure, palpitations, excessive sweating, weight loss.
From the examination that your mother experienced, your mother's TSH level has decreased. TSH, also known as thyroid stimulating hormone, is a hormone released to stimulate thyroid hormone. From your mother's lab examination, it shows that the TSH hormone does not stimulate the thyroid gland. However, this cannot be determined solely on the basis of TSH, usually T3 and T4 examinations are required. However, usually after surgical removal of the thyroid, low TSH levels are found.
Therefore, it is recommended that you consult directly with an internal medicine specialist, so that the doctor can examine your mother's condition directly first. Thus the doctor can provide the right explanation.
Here's an article you can read about thyroid cancer
Hope it is useful. Thank you
dr. Danny
