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Could the diagnosis of a.n.a positive be the reason for my hypothyroidism ?
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ANA: Is not specific for any type of autoimmune disease like hashimoto's thyroiditis (the most common cause of hypothyroidism). 3-15% of normal healthy individuals have a positive ana. It is sensitive though, meaning that if you have an autoimmune disease (like ra) then most have a positive ana. Autoimmune diseases also tend to occur together. A positive anti-TPO antibody is specific for hashimoto's.
Answered 2/18/2015
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