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2. Thyroid function tests - Wikipedia

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   Thyroid function tests (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid. [1] TFTs may be requested if a patient is thought to suffer from hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), or to monitor the effectiveness of either thyroid-suppression or hormone replacement therapy.

3. Thyroid disease - Wikipedia

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   Initial blood tests often include thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (T4). [9] Total and free triiodothyronine (T3) levels are less commonly used. [9] If autoimmune disease of the thyroid is suspected, blood tests looking for Anti-thyroid autoantibodies can also be obtained. Procedures such as ultrasound, biopsy and a ...

4. Concerned about hypothyroidism? These are the signs to look ...

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   The leading cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s disease (also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis or lymphocytic thyroiditis), per Cleveland Clinic.

5. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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   Estradiol disrupts thyroid hormone production because high blood levels of estrogen signal the liver to increase the production of thyroid-binding globulin (TBG). This is an inhibitor protein that binds to the thyroid hormone, reducing the amount of T 3 and T 4 available for use by cells. [37]

6. Should You Get Your Thyroid Hormone Levels Checked? - AOL

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   Reader's DigestSilent Signs of a Thyroid ProblemKnow the symptoms of an overactive and underactive thyroid before it interferes with your life. Several mysterious symptoms—from weight changes to ...

7. TRH stimulation test - Wikipedia

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   The test is used in the differential diagnosis of secondary and tertiary hypothyroidism. First, blood is drawn and a baseline TSH level is measured. Then, TRH is administered via a vein. After 30 minutes blood is drawn again and the levels of TSH are measured and compared to the baseline. Some authors recommend additional blood sampling at 15 ...

8. Hyperthyroidism - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is confirmed by blood tests that show a decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level and elevated T 4 and T 3 levels. TSH is a hormone made by the pituitary gland in the brain that tells the thyroid gland how much hormone to make. When there is too much thyroid hormone, the TSH will be low.

9. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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   Low levels of thyroid hormones can lead to symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry, flakey skin, loss of hair and inability to concentrate.