Autoimmune diagnosis with blood tests and ultrasound

If the complaints lead to the doctor, have the history and the palpation of the thyroid, the direction, leading the way in the diagnosis but are blood tests and ultrasound examination. The blood test can be found in more than 90% of those typical TPO antibody and in 70-80%, the Tg antibodies. Indicator of a sub-function is a higher value for TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) - a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, even if the thyroid hormone levels are still within the norm. In the ultrasonic examination typical changes in autoimmune thyroids can be identified. Only occasionally to the exclusion of other diseases further investigations such as scintigraphy or the removal of a tissue sample is required.

Lifetime Replacement Therapy

Cure for the autoimmune thyroids is not yet unfortunately. The therapy, however, a normalization of the hormonal balance can be achieved. For the lifetime of the lack of thyroid hormone replacement is necessary. Levo thyroxine is first prescribed in low doses, then increased until the appropriate amount of customization is achieved. This is reflected in the normalization of TSH levels (preferably by 1 μU / ml), which is controlled by regular blood tests. Of greatest importance in the treatment of pregnancy, is to prevent physical and mental harm to the unborn child. The capture of the trace element iodine should be avoided, as it fuels the autoimmune process continues. According to studies, however, selenium has a positive influence on the well-being and the level of antibody levels.