Question
A seven and a half-year-old girl was diagnosed with precocious puberty last September and her condition stabilized after receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment. However, during the recent follow-up examination, it was found that the thyroid-stimulating hormone level was elevated, with a measured result of 11.64, while the normal reference range is between 0.27 and 4.2. Could such a high level of thyroid-stimulating hormone potentially lead to other diseases?
Answer
Hello. Based on the child’s current condition, an abnormally high level of thyroid-stimulating hormone may indicate hypothyroidism. It is recommended to promptly start treatment with levothyroxine sodium tablets. At the same time, regular checks should be conducted, and medication dosages adjusted according to the examination reports. For this situation, it is advisable to visit a hospital as the child has both sexual gland and thyroid abnormalities, and further routine checks should be conducted to confirm the presence of other abnormalities. The increased secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone suggests that there may be issues with thyroid function.