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10 Treatments for Hashimoto Disease

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Hashimoto's disease damages your thyroid function. It is also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or just chronic thyroiditis. Hashimoto's is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid.The thyroid releases ho[read article]

Tests for Hashimoto Disease

1. Thyroid Function Tests The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, which is located in the lower-front part of your neck. Your doctor can feel your thyroid by pressing his or h... More
2. Serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Level Test A TSH test is used to measure the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. It will help your doctor determine if you need medication to treat hype... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Serum Free T3 Test Your thyroid gland is situated in the neck just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid creates proteins and controls how your body uses energy and your body'... More
5. Serum Free T4 Test While training for the Olympic games, track star Gail Devers began to suffer from a number of mysterious symptoms: weight loss, dry skin and fatigue. She lived... More
6. Serum T3 Test Your thyroid gland is situated in the neck just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid creates proteins and controls how your body uses energy and your body'... More
7. Serum T4 Test Your thyroid produces a hormone, thyroxine , which is known as T4. This hormone plays a role in several of your body's functions, including growth and metaboli... More
8. Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody Test Your thyroid is an endocrine gland located in your neck. It is responsible for releasing hormones that control your metabolism. The thyroid gland produces a number ... More
9. Anti-thyroid Antibody Test Antithyroid microsomal antibody is a test that measures antithyroid microsomal antibodies in your blood. Your thyroid is a gland in your neck that produces hormones... More
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Prescribed Medications for Hashimoto Disease

1. levothyroxine(Synthroid , others...) Close LEVOTHYROXINE (lee voe thye ROX een) is a thyroid hormone. This medicine can improve symptoms of thyroid deficiency such as slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain... More
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