Patient's question:
The girl is 7 years and 6 months old. She was diagnosed with precocious puberty last September. Currently, she is taking traditional Chinese medicine, which has stabilized her condition. However, during a follow-up examination, it was found that her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels were elevated. The result was 11.64, with the reference range being 0.27-4.2. Could this high TSH level indicate the presence of any other underlying conditions?Doctor's answer:
Hello. According to the child's current condition, this description of hypothyroidism. It is best to control it in a timely manner through levothyroxine sodium tablets. Suggestions: This condition requires attention to regular check-ups. But it is also necessary to pay attention to adjusting the medication dosage according to the test report. For this situation, it is recommended to visit a hospital. The child currently has abnormal gonads and thyroid function. It is recommended to improve other routine tests to determine if there are any other abnormalities. Suggestions: The child's thyroid-stimulating hormone secretion has increased, indicating poor thyroid secretion. It is necessary to pay attention to the possibility of thyroid dysfunction.