The treatment of low T3 with triiodothyronine needs to be formulated in conjunction with the cause of the disease. Common causes include hypothyroidism, low T3 syndrome, etc., and drug treatment is the mainstay.
1. Hypothyroidism: that is, hypothyroidism, in addition to T3 hypothyroidism, there is often a rise in serum thyrotropin (TSH) and (thyroxine) T4 hypothyroidism, the patient usually manifests as chills, alopecia, indifference, weight gain, and mucous edema. The treatment of this disease is mainly levothyroxine replacement therapy.
2. Low T3 syndrome: it is also called sick syndrome with normal thyroid function, which can be caused by severe systemic diseases such as nephrotic syndrome and trauma, manifested by reduced serum T3 level and normal serum T4 and TSH levels. This disease needs to be treated for the primary disease, such as nephrotic syndrome which needs to be treated with glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone and cytotoxic drugs such as cyclophosphamide.
Low triiodothyronine T3 can be caused by a variety of factors, it is recommended to actively seek medical advice, improve the thyroid function and other related examinations, to clarify the cause of the disease, and under the guidance of specialists to carry out the appropriate treatment.