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Blood Test: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) for Parents
Doctors may order TSH blood tests to diagnose and monitor treatment of a thyroid disorder or see how the pituitary gland is working.
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Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease for Parents
Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland sends too much thyroid hormone into the blood. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease.
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Congenital Hypothyroidism for Parents
Some babies are born with a thyroid gland that didn't develop correctly or doesn't work as it should. This is called congenital hypothyroidism.
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A to Z: Graves Disease for Parents
Graves disease is a condition where the body's immune system causes the thyroid gland to make more thyroid hormones than it should.
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Blood Test: Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) for Parents
Doctors do thyroglobulin antibodies tests to help diagnose autoimmune conditions involving the thyroid gland, or when they suspect a thyroid disorder.
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Blood Test: T3 Resin Uptake (T3RU) for Parents
Doctors may order the T3 resin uptake when a child's symptoms or previous blood tests seem to suggest thyroid dysfunction.
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A to Z: Hypothyroidism for Parents
Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn't send enough thyroid hormone into the blood.
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Blood Test: T4 (Thyroxine) for Parents
Doctors may order the T4 blood test if a person has symptoms that suggest any kind of thyroid disorder.
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Blood Test: T3 Total (Triiodothyronine) for Parents
The T3 total test is part of an evaluation of thyroid function. It's particularly useful in diagnosing hyperthyroidism, which can cause symptoms such as a fast heart rate, weight loss, trembling and sweating.
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Endocrine System for Parents
The glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies.