
My Wife Has Been Tested And Shown To Have Hypothyroidism

About thyroid hormone syntesis pathologies;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
When Hashimoto thyroiditis is ruled out as a cause of hypothyroidism, the second most common is iodine deficiency, than defects in the synthesis of thyroid hormones may be present.
Regarding to the third one there are some specific examinations , except of thyroid hormones ( thyroid scintiscan, thyroglobulin level, iodothyrosine in urine) that can give information in which step of hormone synthesis the defect may be.
Than genetic tests are performed.
Anyway, the treatment will consist in iodine supplements or levothyroxine.
So, there is no need to get worried as the thyroid pathologies can be treated without side effects.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta

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