Euthyroidism Flashcards
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Q
what is sick euthyroid syndrome
A
referred to as non-thyroidal illness) it is often said that everything (TSH, T4 and T3) is low. In the majority of cases however the TSH level is within the >normal range (inappropriately normal given the low thyroxine and T3).
Changes are reversible upon recovery from the systemic illness and hence no treatment is usually needed.
