WHO SHOULD HAVE THEIR METABOLISM / THYROID LEVELS TESTED?
(1) Anyone with a family history of thyroid disorders; Graves disease or Hashimotos Thyroiditis (2) Anyone with a past thyroid inflammation or tumor. Metabolism disorders are found in both men and women though, women are more likely to be affected. Symptoms include: Fatigue or muscle weakness Depression or irritability Mental lethargy Sensitivity to cold or unusual perspiration Unexplained weight gain or loss Abnormal heart rate Dry hair or hair loss Constipation or diarrhea Swelling of feet, hands or breasts BLOOD TEST FOR THYROID / METABOLISM LEVELS HOW OFTEN? When symptoms appear and annually if symptoms persist BLOOD TESTING FOR THYROID / METABOLISM LEVELS INCLUDES: Measuring the level of hormone secreted by the pituitary to stimulate the thyroid gland (TSH) , and measure of free thyroxin (thyroid hormone) and protein bound thyroxin in the blood. BLOOD TESTING FOR THYROID / METABOLISM LEVELS WILL TELL YOU: This test will measure the current functioning of both the pituitary gland a
