What is Thyroid: Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors & Prevention

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Name of Test	Description	Result Interpretation
Test for TSH	The pituitary gland produces TSH or “thyroid-stimulating hormone.” TSH regulates the T3 and T4 levels in the blood. Low TSH levels result in excess production of thyroid hormone. High TSH levels result in low production of thyroid hormone.	Normal TSH levels are 0.40 to 4.50 milli International Units/millilitre of blood.
Test for thyroxine or T4 hormone	The test is for thyroxine levels and is used to monitor the treatment of hyper or hypothyroidism.	The normal range for T4 levels in adults is between 5.0 – 11.0 ug/dL (micrograms per deciliter of blood).
Test for tri-iodothyronine or T3 hormone	The test helps to diagnose hyper and hypothyroidism.	The normal range for T3 levels in adults is between 100 - 200 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter of blood).
Test for Free T4	The Free T4 test measures the level of “free” T4 that has not bound itself to any proteins. Therefore, this test is a more accurate one than the normal T4 test.	The normal range of “free” T4 in an adult is 0.9 - 1.7 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter of blood).
Test for Free T3	The Free T3 test measures the “free” T3 level. “Free” T3 has not bound itself to any proteins. Therefore, this test is a more accurate one than the normal T3 test.	The normal range of “free” T3 for an adult is between 2.3 - 4.1 pg/mL (picograms per millilitre of blood).
Test for thyroid antibodies	This test is responsible for tracking the autoimmune response of the body to thyroid hormones. It looks for the presence of the following: thyroid peroxidase antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies, thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins, thyroid blocking immunoglobulins	Ranges can vary from person to person.
Test for calcitonin	The test is used to diagnose C-cell hyperplasia and medullary thyroid cancer.	Ranges can vary from person to person.
Test for thyroglobulin	This test is used to diagnose thyroiditis and monitor the treatment of thyroid cancer.	Ranges can vary from person to person.

Age (above 60)	Gender (women)
Pituitary Gland Disorder	Autoimmune diseases such as diabetes type 1 or celiac disease
Pregnancy	Post-pregnancy up to 6 months

Past Trauma to the Thyroid Gland	Gender
Pituitary Gland Disorder	Genetic or personal history of autoimmune diseases such as diabetes type 1 or celiac disease, etc.
Pregnancy	Post-pregnancy up to 6 months
Smoking	Recent use of iodine contrast

Thyroid: Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors & Prevention

What is a Thyroid?

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid?

What Are the Main Causes of Thyroid?

Conditions that Cause Hypothyroidism

Conditions that Cause Hyperthyroidism

How is Thyroid Diagnosed?

What is the Best Treatment for Thyroid?

Antithyroid Drugs

Beta-blockers

External Radiation

Radioactive Iodine

Thyroid Hormone Pills

Thyroid Replacement Medication Therapy

Thyroidectomy (surgery)

What Are the Risk Factors of Thyroid?

How to Prevent Thyroid?

Eat Less Soy

Get Tested for Celiac Disease

Quit Smoking

Selenium Supplements

Thyroid Neck Check

Use Thyroid Collar

Visit Your Doctor Regularly

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ Can you prevent thyroid problems?

✓ Does stress cause thyroid?

✓ Can thyroid affect sleep?

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