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Subclinical Hypothyroidism: When to Treat Elevated TSH
Subclinical hypothyroidism means elevated TSH with normal thyroid hormone levels. Should you treat it? The answer depends on your age, antibodies, symptoms, and risk factors-not just the lab number.
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