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What causes TSH levels to rise?

TSH levels rise when the thyroid gland is not making enough thyroxine. This triggers the pituitary gland to increase production of TSH in an attempt to tell the thyroid gland to make more thyroxine. 

Conditions that can cause the TSH to rise include:

  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis - an autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid
  • Hormonal changes
  • Certain medications
  • Injury to the thyroid (such as from radiation treatments)
  • Partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland
  • Pituitary tumors

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