The thyroid is a gland in the body which produces two hormones T3 and T4. Pituitary is another gland which is the master gland of the body which secretes thyroid stimulating hormone which stimulate the thyroid to release T3 and T4. If the thyroid is functioning excessively T3 and T4 increases in the body and pituitary gets a message. So the TSH is secreted less and thyroid is less stimulated and T3, T4 levels come back to normal. The condition where T# T4 is elevated and TSH is less is called hy

Understand what your thyroid lab tests are telling you: 1. High TSH, normal T4, normal T3 = This is the pattern we've been discussing in this video and will usually present with hypothyroid symptoms. 2. High TSH, normal T4, low T3 = This pattern may be an indication that you are having issues with thyroid conversion and most often presents with hypothyroid symptoms. 3. Normal TSH, low T4, low T3 = This pattern is usually what is seen in those with chronic illness and in those who are taking mult

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