ABSTRACT
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) as a test for hypothyroidism is indicated when: • Patients treated for thyroid disease are being monitored. • Symptoms of hypothyroidism, including fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, sleep disturbances,
“puffiness,” mental slowing, or memory problems, are noted as presented in the “Thyroid Symptom Questionnaire (TSQ)” (Q1.1 in Appendix 1) and “Incidence of Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in Patients from Two Different Studies” (Table 1.1).
