Question

How is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosis ?

Answer 1

Diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis :- 1. To diagnose Hashimoto's thyroidits, a physicial should asses: - Symptoms and complaints commonly seen in hypothyroidism, ( Fatigue, Depression, modest weight gain, cold intolerance, Ercessive sleepiness, constpation, Dry skin, muscle cramps), - care fully examine neck to look for enlargement of the thyroid gland. Blood tests are essential to diagnose Hashimoto's thyroiditis. with chronic hypothyroidism, the thyroid hormone levels fall, & the lead of thyroid Stimulating hormone (TSH) becomes high The combination of the patient clinical history, antibody sexeening of thyroid scan can help diagnosis.

The blood test also usually include an. analysis of antibodies Canti-thyroperoxidase antibodies) to aid diagnosis as • If the anti-TPO antibodies are elevated at all, the diagnosis is made.