Thyroid blood tests are an important part of diagnosing and treating thyroid disease. Based on how high or low the different values are—including key hormones such as TSH and T4—the lab can ...

Thyroid disease is often missed in older adults because its symptoms overlap with those of “normal aging.” In this ...

Most likely, your healthcare provider will view your tests as one part of a larger picture, which includes other thyroid lab results, your symptoms, and your medical history. If you receive a ...

Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...

Other possible signs of hypothyroidism include: extreme fatigue, constipation, dry skin, cold sensitivity, menstrual irregularities, inability to focus and muscle aches, says Jaggi. Importantly, ...