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What is TSH?

Are there known risk factors?

Are there health changes to be aware of?

 

What is TSH?

TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is a chemical substance produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to synthesize and release its own hormones into the bloodstream. When too much thyroid hormone is produced, a condition called hyperthyroidism will result, often referred to as an overactive thyroid. When not enough thyroid hormone is produced, a condition called hypothyroidism will result, often referred to as an underactive thyroid.

Because there are so many different health problems associated with either an underactive or overactive thyroid gland, it is essential that basic thyroid function be tested regularly. The easiest way to do this is by testing for TSH.

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Are there known risk factors?

While anyone can develop thyroid disease, we know that certain things can put you at greater risk. These are called risk factors are broken down into two categories: personal history risk factors and family history risk factors.

Personal History risk factors deal with your own past or current medical conditions and/or drugs you might be taking. If any of the following apply to you, you are at a greater risk of developing thyroid disease.

1. Have you had or do you now have:

  • Thyroid dysfuncion
  • Goiter
  • Surgery or radiotherapy affecting the thyroid gland
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Vitiligo (non-pigmented skin patches)
  • Pernicious anemia
  • Prematurely gray hair


2. Are you taking any medications or other compounds such as:

  • Lithium carbonate or
  • Iodine containing compounds such as:
    • Amiodarone hydrochloride
    • Radiocontrast agents
    • Expectorants containing iodine and kelp


3. There are also risk factors associated with your Family History. If any member of your immediate family suffers from any of the following conditions, you are also at greater risk of developing thyroid disease:

  • Thyroid disease
  • Pernicious anemia
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Primary adrenal insufficiency


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Are there health changes to be aware of?

There are certain situations and health changes that should immediately prompt you to think about TSH testing:

  • When pregnant women go for their 1st prenatal visit
  • Following pregnancy if postpartum depression strikes
  • If a child's growth pattern or behavior changes
  • If mood swings and other symptoms of menopause persist despite hormone replacement therapy
  • If fatigue, depression and forgetfulness plague older persons.


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1.   Thyroid TSH Test
Item No. AHT-BS-TSH-30170-0		 $21.99
$39.95
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