hypothyroidism is clinical syndrome related to decrease in thyroxine and triiodothyronine
Biochemical hypothyroidism occur whe the patient clinically eurthyroid and thyroid function is normal aprt frim high TSH level
Can such a phenomenon happen without its clinical impact on the patient?
The term is often used when on thyroid testing, there is mild elevation of TSH. The patient may be asymptomatic if thyroid testing has been done as part of screening or there may be mild symptoms of hypothyroidism. Also referred to as subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition for which there is a lot of controversy whether it should be treated or not.
Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothyroidism
I should ignore such lab reports unless the pt is symptomatic or repeat it at least 3 times before taking note. Regards,
I have not heard the term "Biochemical hypothyroidism" before, but it must be an alternative for "Functional", "Subclinical" "Metabolic" or "Intracellular" hypothyroidism.
I prefer to use the term "Intracellular hypothyroidism", because it describes the condition more clearly.
For an in-depth explanation of the malady, see
https://cbhrt.ca/hormone-therapy/ ..... read the page entitled "The thyroid hormone and Intracellular hypothyroidism"
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