How to Diagnose Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Every Thyroid Patients Needs THESE Tests)

How to diagnose Hashimoto's thyroiditis using lab tests. You will learn how to test for Hashimoto's, the best lab tests for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and how ultrasound and biopsies may be necessary for some people. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the #1 cause of low thyroid in the United States and SO many thyroid patients have this condition without even realizing it. Doctors are trained to check only the TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone. Because of this, they usually don't miss a diagnosis of hypothyroidism but they DO miss a diagnosis of Hashimoto's. Every single patient with low thyroid should be tested for Hashimoto's because it impacts what type of treatments you should be using. It also tells you if you can REVERSE your condition! These are the 4 best tests for diagnosing Hashimoto's thyroiditis: #1. Thyroid antibodies. Including both thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies. These are the EASIEST way to tell if you have Hashimoto's. But note that not everyone with elevated antibodies HAS Hashimoto's. You must combine the positive thyroid antibodies with #2. #2. Abnormal thyroid lab tests. If you have BOTH abnormal thyroid lab tests (such as TSH, free T3, free 4, or reverse T3) AND elevated thyroid antibodies then it's VERY likely that you have Hashimoto's. You can also combine your lab tests with your symptoms. The presence of thyroid antibodies alone, without abnormal thyroid lab tests or symptoms may mean you don't have Hashimoto's. #3. An ultrasound. An ultrasound can give you information about the size of your thyroid gland and whether or not there is inflammation present. If you have inflammation in your thyroid gland then there's a good chance you DO have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. An ultrasound is usually NOT required. #4. A biopsy of your thyroid gland. The last option is to get a biopsy of your thyroid gland. I do NOT recommend this option as it's usually not necessary and is a medical procedure with risks. Instead of using a biopsy, use #1 and #2 above and go