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TSH antibody

A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. Tsh is produced when the hypothalamus releases a substance called thyrotropin-releasing hormone (trh). Trh then triggers the pituitary gland to release tsh. See pictures of the thyroid gland and the pituitary gland
Dr. Rupesh Parikh
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Medical Oncology 26 years experience

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Overactive thyroid
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Graves' disease
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Hyperthyroidism
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Toxic multinodular goiter
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Toxic thyroid adenoma
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: TSH antibody?
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Is it possible for free T3 (liothyronine) & reverse T3 (liothyronine) tests turn up as a thyriod problem if you TSH & antibodies are normal?
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A 33-year-old female asked:
I have goiter + 6 nodules. Ultrasound show nodules not suspicious. TSH OK. Antibodies v high. Goiter fluctuates size. Is this typical of thyroiditis?
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A 28-year-old male asked:
I just got my thyroid test and noticed my thyroglobulin Ab <20 and Peroxidase =201.. TSH receptor antibody 1.6 .. what does that signify ??
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I have thyroid nodule measuring 2920 mm in size usg report indicate a hyperechoic structure with increased vascularity my TSH n antibody normal?
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can you have low TSH with Hashimoto's (antibodies are present)?
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dx'd hypothyroid (TSH 28,negative antibodies) at 10y/o and on Levothyroxine since. Tested again and still neg antibodies. What could be cause of hypo?
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Had low tsh and positive antibodies postpartum. A few complex 3mm cyst/nodules that come and go. Are these nodules normal with thyroiditos?
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A 28-year-old female asked:
6 months postpartum low TSH and thyroid antibodies found.Tsh went back to normal 2 months later. Hashimotos? Or just postpartum thyroiditis?
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Weight & hair loss + fatigue. Thyriod antibodies & TSH normal, iron & B12 normal. Pregnant 12mths ago. Stopped bf a few weeks ago. What is it?
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