RISK OF DEVELOPING SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH TSH VALUES 2.5-4.2 mIU/L
NOBEL MEDICUS, vol.12, no.2, pp.20-25, 2016 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2016
- Journal Name: NOBEL MEDICUS
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.20-25
- Marmara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Estimating the serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration is the most sensitive test to show thyroid function. TSH values of 95 percent of the population fall between 0.3-2.5 mIU/L. Although lower limits of the reference interval is certain, upper limits remains controversial. Research data indicate that individuals with TSH values outside the 2.5-3.0 mIU/L interval are under risk for thyroid disorders. The purpose of this study is to investigate the time dependent subclinical hypothyroidism risk of the individuals with TSH values over 2.5 mIU/L.