Can anyone explain the the abreviated terms for blood test results, i.e thyroid,cholestral and all the rest,?
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there are tens of tests for one things, thyroid eg TSH, TRH, FT4, FT3, and many more, same for cholesterol, so say what you need specifically and someone could help you more, good luck
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I hope this helps:\n  (267SB=) THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES \nMEASUREMENT OF THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES IS USEFUL IN THE \nDIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF A VARIETY OF THYROID DISORDERS \nINCLUDING HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS, GRAVE'S DISEASE AND \nCERTAIN TYPES OF GOITER. \n(5081SB=) THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES \nASSISTS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF THYROID DISEASES SUCH AS \nENDEMIC GOITER, GRAVES DISEASE, AUTOIMMUNE THYRODITIS, \nADDISON'S DISEASE, INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS, \nHASHIMOTO'S DISEASE AND POLYENDOCRINE AUTO-IMMUNOPATHIES. \n\nhttp://www.questdiagnostics.com/hcp/intguide/jsp/showintguidepage.jsp?fn=TS_Antithyroglobulin.htm
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I know exactly what you're talking about. \n\nYou know you aren't feeling right. You just KNOW it's probably your thyroid, because according to all the literature, and everyone you talk to, your symptoms and the way you just "feel" match a diagnosis of thyroid deficiency perfectly. \n\nBUT... you go into your doc's office, he draws blood. You ask him to be sure to check both T3 and T4. Reluctantly he says okay, acting like the patient shouldn't be making suggestions like that. So the results come back, and what a surprise, they are within "normal limits." Am I right? \n\nSo, here's what worked for me. First, I came upon this website for Dr. Wilson's Temperature Syndrome. This is a naturopath, I think, who presents compelling evidence that people with otherwise normal thyroid blood results, but who have lower than normal body temperature, can be helped with his particular thyroid therapy. It's the real deal, and it works. \n\nI went to my doctor, told her the situation, explained why I thought I might be a candidate for this therapy, and she went ahead and gave me cytomel. It is a pre-thyroid hormone, or something like that. Look it up to be sure I'm not giving you incorrect information about the cytomel. Anyhoo, it has worked wonders for me. \n\nMy symptoms (and on the Wilson website you'll be surprised how many of them there are!), have almost completely subsided. We started at 50 micrograms (mcg), and I am at 150 mcg right now, and expect that's where I'll stay. \n\nShe told me that the main possible side effect is osteoporosis from the cytomel. However, I am going to have the bone density scans done as time goes by. I'm being careful about the calcium content of my diet, and I do weight bearing exercise to try and keep my bones pointing in the right direction. \n\nCheck out the Wilson's Temperature Syndrome website, and see what you find out. If your doctor says no, try a different doctor. \n\nI am very lucky with mine, in that she recently graduated and is still loving her profession. She is also open to new possibilities and new ideas. Try a young doctor if your current one isn't doing it for you. \n\nGood luck, and keep pushing for this. It just might work for you, and if it does, you'll wonder where the real you has been hiding! Your body should have the proper hormones to feel and function right! \n\nIncidently, my symptoms included extreme fatigue, uncaring or unwilling to move through the day, constipation, body aches, being cold or chilly a lot, feeling kind of "foggy", losing words when I was talking... I KNEW the word I wanted to say, but couldn't recall what it was... things like that. Once I was driving and all of a sudden just panicked because I thought I was going the wrong way on a 1 way road. Totally not the way it was, but I was confused and frightened. Only happened once, but it felt like just a severe mental fog setting in briefly. Nothing even similar to that has happened since I started on the cytomel. All the symptoms have lifted, and the lack of fogginess and having some energy (not an abnormal amount, just a NORMAL amount), feels great! \n\nHang in there, and keep trying. Check out cytomel on the net and learn about it so that when you talk with your doctor, you will be informed and ready to champion your cause. It's your body, make sure that whatever doctor you have knows that is how you feel!
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I found this quote off an internet site:  the adrenal hormones like DHEA, growth hormone, and melatonin are now being investigated, too.\n\nFor thyroid problems, take 3 tablespoons of flax oil daily (the taste is icky but maybe you can find a flavor oil to add to it - kids formulas often taste good).  You may need to make other dietary changes or take natural thyroid prescription.\n\nMy suggestion would also be to contact pathmed.com or call these experts directly at 888-231-7284, or e-mail them at pathmedical@aol.com.  If you can't afford their services, they may be able to give you suggestions, supplements (they ship), or refferals.\n\nBest health to you.  You deserve many happy years ahead.  \n\nCheryl
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Diseases of the thyroid gland\nHyper- and hypofunction (affects about 2% of the population):\n\nHypothyroidism (underactivity) \nHashimoto's thyroiditis / thyroiditis \nOrd's thyroiditis \nPostoperative hypothyroidism \nPostpartum thyroiditis \nSilent thyroiditis \nAcute thyroiditis \nIatrogenic hypothyroidism \nHyperthyroidism (overactivity) \nThyroid storm \nGraves-Basedow disease \nToxic thyroid nodule \nToxic nodular struma (Plummer's disease) \nHashitoxicosis \nIatrogenic hyperthyroidism \nDe Quervain thyroiditis (inflammation starting as hyperthyroidism, can end as hypothyroidism) \nAnatomical problems:\n\nGoitre \nEndemic goitre \nDiffuse goitre \nMultinodular goitre \nLingual thyroid \nThryoglossal duct cyst \nTumors:\n\nThyroid adenoma \nThyroid cancer \nPapillary \nFollicular \nMedullary \nAnaplastic \nLymphomas and metastasis from elsewhere (rare) \nDeficiencies:\n\nCretinism \nMedication linked to thyroid disease includes amiodarone, lithium salts, some types of interferon and IL-2.\n\n[edit]\nDiagnosis\nThe measurement of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is often used by doctors as a screening test. Elevated TSH levels can signify an inadequate hormone production, while suppressed levels can point at excessive unregulated production of hormone. If TSH is abnormal, decreased levels of thyroid hormones T4 and T3 may be present; these may be determined to confirm this. Autoantibodies may be detected in various disease states (anti-TG, anti-TPO, TSH receptor stimulating antibodies). Infrequently, TBG and transthyretin levels may be abnormal; these are not routinely tested.\n\nNodules of the thyroid may require ultrasound to establish their nature, and fine needle aspiration may be performed. Scintigraphy with iodine-131 may reveal whether parts of the thyroid are abnormally active or inactive.\n\n[edit]\nTreatment\n[edit]\nMedical treatment\nLevothyroxine is a stereoisomer of thyroxine which is degraded much slower and can be administered once daily in patients with hypothyroidism.\n\nGraves' disease may be treated with the thioamide drugs propylthiouracil, carbimazole or methimazole, or rarely with Lugol's solution. Hyperthyroidism as well as thyroid tumors may be treated with radioactive iodine.\n\n[edit]\nThyroid surgery\nThyroid surgery is performed for a variety of reasons. A nodule or lobe of the thyroid is sometimes removed for biopsy or for the presence of an autonomously functioning adenoma causing hyperthyroidism. A large majority of the thyroid may be removed, a subtotal thyroidectomy, to treat the hyperthyroidism of Graves' disease, or to remove a goitre that is unsightly or impinges on vital structures. A complete thyroidectomy of the entire thyroid, including associated lymph nodes, is the preferred treatment for thyroid cancer. Removal of the bulk of the thyroid gland usually produces hypothyroidism, unless the person takes thyroid hormone replacement.\n\nIf the thyroid gland must be removed surgically, care must be taken to avoid damage to adjacent structures, the parathyroid glands and the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Both are susceptible to accidental removal and/or injury during thyroid surgery. The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), a hormone needed to maintain adequate amounts of calcium in the blood. Removal results in hypoparathyroidism and a need for supplemental calcium and vitamin D each day. The recurrent laryngeal nerves provide motor control for all external muscles of the larynx except for the cricothyroid muscle, also runs along the posterior thyroid. Accidental laceration of either of the two or both recurrent laryngeal nerves may cause paralysis of the vocal cords and their associated muscles, changing the voice quality.
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Try http://thyroid.about.com/blthyroid.htm \nThis site has a ton of good information about thyroid disease.
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With a routine blood test doctor checking:\n\n1.CBC (Complete blood count)\nThis is a routine test to determine the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood.   Hematocrit and hemoglobin\n2.Coagulation tests\nPT (Prothrombin time)\nPTT (Partial thromboplastin time)\nINR (International normalized ratio)\nThese tests measure how quickly your blood clots. \n3.Blood chemistry tests\nThese tests measure the levels of normal chemical substances in your blood.  \n4.Blood lipid tests\nCholesterol, total lipids, HDL, and LDL\nElevated cholesterol (particularly "bad" cholesterol, or LDL) is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.\nThat's in brief
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The doctors have a list of what should be normal for every person but sometimes with age and health problems or just because a persons blood results can vary slightly. A good doctor will do further tests do make sure that everything is going on ok in the body, this is something they do and is part of their job to investigate as to why certain levels are lower or higher than normal. \nPlease dont worry too much, looks like the doctor is on it.\ngood luck.
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Blood tests are just a part of the diagnostic process.  It also depends on what you are looking for?  Lab results combined with other test results confirm what you might have.
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The meanings are as follows:\nDiffuse: widely spread or scattered.\nThyro: thyroid\nmegaly: enlargement of\n\nA complete diagnosis of Thyromegaly should have one from each clause. It can be a combination of any.  \n\nInvestigations for Thyromegaly  \n(A) To confirm the Anatomical Diagnosis: \nUltrasonogram of Neck \nTc99 Scan \nI131 Scan \n\n(B) To Confirm the Physiological Diagnosis: \n\n\nSerum T3, T4, TSH \nThyroid Antibody \nRadio Active Iodine Uptake \n \n\n(C) To confirm the Pathological Diagnosis: \n\n\nFine Needle Aspiration Cytology \nIDL Scopy ( Vocal cord paralysis is an indirect evidence of malignancy) \n \nTreatment for Thyromegaly\n \n(A) For Anatomical problems: \n\nSolitary Nodule + Benign = Hemithyroidectomy \nB) For Physiological Problems: \n(1) Hypothyroidism + Diffuse Goitre = elevated TSH is the cause for the goitre.Hence, suppress TSH with Thyroxine \n\n(2) Hyperthyroidism + Diffuse Goitre = Anti thyroid drugs or I131 treatment \n\n(3) Hyperthyroidism + Multinodular Goitre = Anti thyroid drugs + Near total Thyroidectomy \n\n(4)Hypothyroidism + Multinodular Goitre = Thyroxine + Near total thyroidectomy. \n\n \n(C) For Pathological Problems: \n\nFor all Malignancies whether they are Solitary nodule or Multinodular Goitre or Diffuse Goitre the only treatment is Total Thyroidectomy
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Not accurate or worth it.\n\nThis is a simple/relatively cheap test to have done at the doctor's office.  It's WAY more worth it than saving just a few bucks for inaccurate results from a home test.
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Yes, most hormones canbe tested with simple blood tests.  I am a tech and perform thyroid tests pretty much daily.  Female hormones that are associated with fertility and menopause such as follicle stimulating hormone, leutenizing hormaone and prolactin are tested regularly.  Otheres such as testosterone, estrogen, insulin and the adrenal hormones are also tested fairly often. In your case, it would appear that the thyroid testing would be a good place to start.  See your doctor and see what he recommends.
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There are some signs and symptoms of thyroid problems, but no diagnostic way of confirming without blood work.\nLook up hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism on web for some of the signs.
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HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and Cholesterol are all different things that they are testing.  \n\nThe American Heart Association provides a set of guidelines for total (fasting) blood cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease[5]:\n\nLevel mg/dL Level mmol/L Interpretation \n<200 <5.2 Desirable level corresponding to lower risk for heart disease \n200-239 5.2-6.2 Borderline high risk \n>240 >6.2 High risk \n\nHowever, as today's testing methods determine LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good") cholesterol separately, this simplistic view has become somewhat outdated. The desirable LDL level is considered to be less than 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L), although a newer target of <70 mg/dL can be considered in higher risk individuals based on some of the above-mentioned trials. A ratio of total cholesterol to HDL —another useful measure— of far less than 5:1 is thought to be healthier. Of note, typical LDL values for children before fatty streaks begin to develop is 35 mg/dL.\n\nPatients should be aware that most testing methods for LDL do not actually measure LDL in their blood, much less particle size. For cost reasons, LDL values have long been estimated using the Friedewald formula: [total cholesterol] − [total HDL] − 20% of the triglyceride value = estimated LDL.\n\nIncreasing clinical evidence has strongly supported the greater predictive value of more-sophisticated testing that directly measures both LDL and HDL particle concentrations and size, as opposed to the more usual estimates/measures of the total cholesterol carried within LDL particles or the total HDL concentration.
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Fatigue\nWeakness\nWeight gain or increased difficulty losing weight\nCoarse, dry hair \nDry, rough pale skin\nHair loss \nCold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)\nMuscle cramps and frequent muscle aches\nConstipation\nDepression\nIrritability\nMemory loss\nAbnormal menstrual cycles\nDecreased libido\n\n They main purpose of the thyroid is to regulate your metabolism. In essence, if you have hypothyroidism, then in the most basic terms, your whole body slows down. Hence, the symptoms I have given you above. Now, there is a relation to hypothyroidism and depression. Both need to be diagnosed by a MD. And both can be treated with medication.
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