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How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?
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Lab work: You can diagnose hypothyroid by the combination of symptoms, physical signs, and most importantly, lab works.
Answered 9/2/2011
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Blood test: By measuring your thyroid levels along with TSH your physician can have enough data to rule in or rule out hypothyroidism. If your family history is positive for thyroid disease, you may ask for thyroid antibodies to be checked as well.
Answered 8/27/2017
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