Gavini Pediatrics

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics 26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200 www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com
High TSH What is TSH? TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, also known as Thyrotropin. This is a hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is located behind the sinus cavities and below the brain. It is a small organ and is responsible for stimulating and regulating the thyroid gland.
What is the significance of the high TSH? When you have high TSH in your blood, it indicates the lower levels of Thyroid Hormone in the body and may cause the following symptoms: Fatigue or sluggishness, constipation, pale and dry skin, hoarseness, puffiness in the face, muscle aches, muscle tenderness or stiffness, unexplained weight gain, pain or swelling in the joints, muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to cold temperatures and brittle fingernails and hair, elevated blood cholesterol levels and depression. The decision to treat the high TSH depends on the level of the TSH and the levels of the T4 and T3. Your physician will decide when to start the treatment with Synthroid(Thyroid replacement medication in the form of tablets).
What purpose does TSH serve? In the body, almost all functions are regulated by thyroid hormones, which are dependant and controlled by the pituitary gland. Two particular thyroid hormones that are important are known as T3 and T4. They are responsible important body regulating functions, such as cholesterol, heart rate, memory function, skin condition, energy levels, and weight loss or gain.

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics

26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200

www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com

High TSH

What is TSH?

TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, also known as Thyrotropin. This is a hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is located behind the sinus cavities and below the brain. It is a small organ and is responsible for stimulating and regulating the thyroid gland.

What is the significance of the high TSH?

When you have high TSH in your blood, it indicates the lower levels of Thyroid Hormone in the body and may cause the following symptoms: Fatigue or sluggishness, constipation, pale and dry skin, hoarseness, puffiness in the face, muscle aches, muscle tenderness or stiffness, unexplained weight gain, pain or swelling in the joints, muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to cold temperatures and brittle fingernails and hair, elevated blood cholesterol levels and depression. The decision to treat the high TSH depends on the level of the TSH and the levels of the T4 and T3. Your physician will decide when to start the treatment with Synthroid(Thyroid replacement medication in the form of tablets).

What purpose does TSH serve?

In the body, almost all functions are regulated by thyroid hormones, which are dependant and controlled by the pituitary gland. Two particular thyroid hormones that are important are known as T3 and T4. They are responsible important body regulating functions, such as cholesterol, heart rate, memory function, skin condition, energy levels, and weight loss or gain.