Diagnostic Procedure and Thyroid Testing

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There are many factors that are involved when a person is being tested and diagnosed with thyroid related problems. The factors like blood tests, biopsies, clinical evaluation, if needed even other tests are also run. The thyroid tests could be one comprehensive one, which includes a proper screening and checks for the levels on various factors. Or else, there are specifications made like t3 test, t4 test etc.



However, the most important thing is to get the thyroid levels checked. It is wise to get it tested because just when you overlook the symptoms and do not do anything about it, the same thyroid based situation could bring many life changing situations in your life.

There are certain symptoms which need to be watched out for, just when they occur; it is wise to report to the doctor. Like for instance, often excessive heart palpitation, hair loss, weight gain, weight loss etc. when these symptoms come in, many doctors advice for a thyroid test.



The evaluation of the test is done on all the above mentioned factors and many more added onto the list. The weight is measured, compared with the weight that you had a few months back, your eyes are examined, so are the nails, hands, skin etc.