Hypothyroidism

Question 1

what is tinel’s sign?

Answer 1

tingling or ‘pins and needles’ feeling when you tap a patient’s skin over a nerve.
sign of nerve compression or damage

Question 2

what are the biochemical findings in primary hypothyroidism?

Answer 2

TSH high + T3 low + T4 low

Question 3

what are the biochemical findings in secondary hypothyroidism?

Answer 3

TSH low + T3 low + T4 low

Question 4

what are the biochemical findings in subclinical hypothyroidism?

Answer 4

TSH high + T3 normal + T4 normal