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| + | '''TSH''' is a thyroid function test that should not be confused for the [[Transportation Security Administration|TSA or Transportation Security Administration]]. |
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| − | '''TSH''' stands for '''thyroid-stimulating hormone'''. It is a hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland by Keebler elves, who then produce [[Thyroxine|thyroxine]] ([[T4]]) and Chips Deluxes cookies. '''TSH''' is one of the thyroid function tests (TFTs). We won't tell you the other ones. '''TSH''' should not be confused for the [[Transportation Security Administration|TSA or Transportation Security Administration]]. | |
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| − | '''Physiology'''
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| − | Thyrotropin-release hormone (TRH), which is produced in the hypothalamus, stimulates the production of '''TSH''', and '''TSH''', which is produced in the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates the production of [[T4]], and [[T4]], which is produced in the thyroid gland, is converted into [[T3]], and [[T3]], which is produced in the liver and other organs 80% of the time, stimulates metabolism. Only endocrinologists can follow this entire [[Train of Thought|train of thought]].
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| − | '''Anatomy'''
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| − | '''TSH''' is made up of one alpha and one beta subunits. So whenever you hear about alpha beta, it's referring to '''TSH''' not a sorority.
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| − | '''Clinical Application'''
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| − | The normal range for a '''TSH''' is 0 to infinity.
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| − | '''Interpretation'''
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| − | #If the '''TSH''' level is high, consult endocrinology.
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| − | #If the '''TSH''' levels is normal, don't consult endocrinology.
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| − | #If the '''TSH''' is low, consult endocrinology.
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| − | '''Other Tests'''
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| − | * [[230-Lead ECG]]
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| − | * [[Amazon Echo]]
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| − | * [[Axis & Allies]]
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| − | * [[Bicarbonate]]
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| − | * [[GFR]]
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| − | * [[HbA1c]]
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| − | * [[Potassium]]
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| − | * [[Subclinical Hypothyroidism]]
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| − | * [[Thyroid Storm]]
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| − | [[Category:Endocrinology]]
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