Analysis Of Hashimoto's Disease
Diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease begins with a physical exam and medical history. After which medical diagnostic tests are necessary to rule out other thyroid disorders. The first test that is generally ordered when suspecting Hashimoto’s disease is a blood test specifically measuring
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4). Generally, a TSH reading above normal means a person has hypothyroidism. A T4 test measures the actual amount of thyroid hormone circulating in the blood. In hypothyroidism, the level of T4 in the blood is lower than normal. Blood drawn from people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis typically reveals an increase in the number of antibodies against thyroid-specific proteins, including thyroperoxidase and
thyroglobulin.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4). Generally, a TSH reading above normal means a person has hypothyroidism. A T4 test measures the actual amount of thyroid hormone circulating in the blood. In hypothyroidism, the level of T4 in the blood is lower than normal. Blood drawn from people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis typically reveals an increase in the number of antibodies against thyroid-specific proteins, including thyroperoxidase and
thyroglobulin.