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TSH, fT3, fT4, aTPO – secret intelligence agents will tell you if anything disturbing is happening to your health before you notice the first symptoms.
- A sick thyroid usually does not hurt
- However, the effects of disturbances in the work of this gland are felt throughout the body, because the thyroid gland, by controlling hormones, affects all internal organs
- That is why it is worth taking blood tests from time to time to check the work of this gland
- More current information can be found on the Onet homepage.
Worse well-being, nervousness, fatigue, weight loss or weight gain are the most common symptoms of thyroid malfunction. Remember – neither hyperthyroidism nor hyperthyroidism should be taken lightly. The health of the thyroid gland has a significant impact on the hormonal balance. That is why it is worth taking care of it properly. At Medonet Market, you can now buy a set of dietary supplements for endocrine management. The kit contains folic acid, which regulates the hormonal balance and supports fertility, and B vitamins that support the synthesis of hormones.
Hypothyroidism is the most common disease among all diseases of this organ. Epidemiological data show that only 50 percent of patients are treated. The rest do not know about their ailments. Common symptoms include weight gain, constipation and fatigue.
On the other hand, hyperthyroidism affects mainly women aged 20-40. The most common symptoms include weight loss, trembling hands, increased sweating, a tendency to diarrhea and hyperactivity. Thyroid dysfunction also translates into lipid metabolism, which means that when diagnosing it, it is worth checking the level of cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
Thyroid research
The diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism is made on the basis of the overall clinical picture and laboratory blood tests, including, in particular, the concentration of appropriate thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (fT3) and thyroxine (fT4) and pituitary thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Third-generation TSH (thyrotropin) is a test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood. Most often, low levels of TSH in the body suggest hyperthyroidism, and high – hypothyroidism.
Check your body’s TSH levels with the TSH Home Test Cassette Test. You can buy the test on Medonet Market.
Another important test is fT3 (free triiodothyronine) and fT4 (free thyroxine). Determining the level of fT3 and fT4 hormones is an important element in the assessment of thyroid disorders. What is important in their diagnosis is the relationship between the results of fT4 and TSH tests. Thyroid tests should be performed no later than 10.00:XNUMX a.m.
If you want to perform more accurate thyroid tests, useful in diagnosing and differentiating diseases of this organ, order the extended e-thyroid package available for purchase on the uPatient platform or the Thyroid Health Assessment package – diagnostic tests in which you will test anti-TPO, TSH and FT4.
Choroba Hashimoto
Hashimoto’s disease is the most common cause of inflammation of the thyroid gland and goiter, i.e. an enlarged thyroid gland. In the course of this disease, for unknown reasons, the immune system begins to “attack” its own cells.
The picture of Hashimoto’s disease can be very diverse. One of the symptoms is weight gain and constipation. There is also a constant feeling of cold and dry skin. The disease is accompanied by drowsiness, depression and fatigue. Women suffer from menstrual disorders and infertility. Laboratory tests may show that your cholesterol is elevated.
The diagnosis of this disease usually begins with the examination of the level of TSH. If the result is incorrect, the concentration of free thyroxine (FT4) is assessed. If hypothyroidism is diagnosed, the concentration of anti-thyroid antibodies in the serum, especially anti-thyroid-peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, is measured. Increased levels of anti-TPO are characteristic of Hashimoto’s disease.
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