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Sx of hypothyroidism for years, now increasing. enlarged thyroid by us with heterogeneous echotexture in 2018. labs always normal, tpo less than 10. sister with hashimoto's. what do i do with the increasing sx and labs wnl? frustrated?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Talk to your Dr.: Talk to your Dr. The lab tests and imaging you are taking should be followed up by an in person visit to discuss the findings and come up with a plan of treatment. They may wish to include an endocrinologist if you are diagnosed with Hashimoto's.

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Answered 9/17/2020

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A member asked:

Sx of hypothyroidism for years, now increasing. enlarged thyroid by us with heterogeneous echotexture in 2018. labs always normal, tpo less than 10. sister with hashimoto's. what do i do with the increasing sx and labs wnl? frustrated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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