Thyroid tests are used to identify disorders of the thyroid such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
The thyroid gland secretes T4 and T3 into the bloodstream when it is stimulated by a hormone from the pituitary - TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). The hormones regulate the body's metabolism (energy released from cells).
The thyroid hormones can be low (hypothyroidism). The commonest disorders are myxoedema, Graves` disease and Hashimoto`s disease. The symptoms will be tiredness, dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, sensitivity to cold and constipation.
If there is over production of the thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) the symptoms are reversed and include fatigue, anxiety, palpitations, sweating, weight loss, diarrhoea and intolerance to heat.
Causes Hormonal disorders, nutritional (deficiency of iodine), genetic, auto-immune disorders, infection, genetic, tumours and (rarely) congenital disorders.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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