Thyroid Testing

If you have ever tried losing weight and found it impossible or if you have tried decreasing your percentage of body fat with no success, it could be due to improper thyroid hormone production. The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine and triiodothyronine. It is these hormones that regular one’s metabolism. The metabolic breakdown of food is the chemical process that changes food cells into energy.

The following are common thyroid tests available:

• Self Tests: This is a simple procedure that can be done in the comfort of your bathroom. This requires you observe the portion of your neck between the Adam's apple and collarbone through the mirror. You can take a few drink of water while tilting your head back and observing the neck area. If any bulges or protrusions are visible, contact a doctor to make sure you do not have an enlarged thyroid.
• Serum Thyroid Hormone Measurements: These tests measure the amounts of thyroxine and triiodothyronine in the body.
• Iodine Uptake: The thyroid uses iodine found in food to metabolize calories and oxygen. This procedure measures the amount of iodine that travels into the thyroid gland.
• Thyroid Scan: Used usually in conjunction with an iodine uptake test, the scan allows the physician to get a visual of how the thyroid uses iodine.

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