Question 1

what is the sensitivity of an ana in autoimmune thyroid disease? either by elisa or iifa

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: ANA only suggests that you have a higher risk for autoimmune disease (of which thyroid disease may be one) but is not diagnostic by itself for any illness.

Question 2

what's best treatment for autoimmune thyroid disease and how is the treatment different than typical hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Most often none: Most often the autoimmune process is not treated. We treat hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism as those are the important consequences of the process. Treating the process itself with immune suppression is theoretically possible, but not done as such treatments can have serious consequences and in thyroid disease do not offer advantages. The only exception is graves' disease with ocular complication.

Question 3

if i have an autoimmune thyroid disease would it not be detected in a basic thyroid screen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The way to check for autoimmune thyroid disease is to look for thyroid antibodies, specifically the thyroid peroxidase antibodies for hashimoto's thyroid disease and TSH receptor antibodies for graves' disease.  These antibodies are not typically checked on a basic thyroid panel.

Question 4

is thyroid disease an autoimmune disease or not?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is graves' disease.  The most common cause of hypothyroidism is hashimoto's thyroid disease.  Both of these are autoimmune diseases.

Question 5

small amount of bubbles in urine?

Accepted Answer

Bubbles in: urine have no significance.

Question 6

air bubbles in urine a symthon of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Colovesical fistula: Air in the urine usually indicates a connection between the colon or small intestine and the bladder . This is usually due to diverticulitis, but inflammatory bowel disease, old trauma, and, yes, cancer can be the source.  You need evaluated, so ask your doctor for help . Good luck.

Question 7

is air bubbles in urine a sign of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Air bubbles when urinating implies a connection between the bladder and the colon (colovesical fistula), often seen with diverticular disease, and with advanced colon cancer.    If there is a lot of bubbles in the bowl following urination, it may be normal, or may suggest increased amount of protein being voided.

Question 8

are bubbles in urine a sign of a high red blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

No: High number of  red cells in urine make urine looks red to smoky (cola-colored) depending upon the source of red cell leakage.  Bubbles in urine could be a normal finding but could also be a sign of proteinuria which can be easily tested at any doctor's office.

Question 9

sx: painful micturation, urine colored discharge, pimple like thing near urethra, bubbles in urine, additional: no sex for 1 yr.. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Could be a urinary tract infection, could be urethral cyst.You need to see a doctor for sure and i recommend a gynecologist.

Question 10

what could cause bubbles in urine?

Accepted Answer

Protein: Bubbles in the urine or "foamy" urine is always worrisome for the possibility of protein in the urine.  If this occurs, the doctor can check a urinalysis for the presence of protein.  If this is positive, further tests can be done to determine the amount of protein that is being leaked into the urine and what the cause of the protein in the urine is.

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