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TSH
Tyreoideastimulerende hormon (TSH) er et hormon produsert av hypofysen som regulerer skjoldbruskkjertelens funksjon. Det signaliserer skjoldbruskkjertelen til å produsere skjoldbruskhormoner, som er essensielle for stoffskiftet, energiregulering og vekst. TSH-nivåer gir viktig informasjon for diagnose av skjoldbruskkjertelsykdommer og for vurdering av om skjoldbruskkjertelen fungerer som den skal.
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Who would benefit from testing their TSH levels?
Individuals with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, family history of thyroid disease, or those undergoing treatment for thyroid disorders should test their TSH levels. It’s also recommended for people experiencing unexplained weight changes, fatigue, or mood fluctuations.
What are symptoms of low or high TSH levels?
Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism):
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- Fatigue and sluggishness
- Unexplained weight gain
- Dry skin and hair
- Sensitivity to cold
- Constipation
Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism):
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- Unintended weight loss
- Increased heart rate
- Anxiety and nervousness
- Heat intolerance
- Insomnia
Why is it not enough to measure only TSH?
Measuring only TSH can miss subtler forms of thyroid dysfunction. TSH levels can be normal while thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are not, which is why testing T3 and T4 alongside TSH provides a more comprehensive view of thyroid health.
What do high and low levels of TSH mean?
- High TSH Levels: Indicate an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), where the thyroid gland isn’t producing enough hormones, prompting the pituitary gland to release more TSH.
- Low TSH Levels: Suggest an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), where the thyroid produces too many hormones, leading to reduced TSH production by the pituitary gland.
Tester som inneholder denne varen
LaboratorietestHelsestatus Base er en test som analyserer flere markører relatert til kroppens mest vitale organer, som bukspyttkjertel, hjerte/kar, lever, nyter og skjoldbruskkjertel, samt inflammasjon. Utover dette analyseres også B-vitaminer (B12 og folat/folsyre), D-vitamin, E-vitamin, feritin, kobber, selen og Q10.
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