Healthy thyroid, package with medical consultation

The thyroid gland is a small organ located in the anterior-posterior part of the neck. It has endocrine functions related to the production of thyroid hormones– which affect the function of many organs– regulating the metabolism of lipids– carbohydrates– proteins; and increasing thermogenesis. Thyroid function is regulated by TSH – thyrotropin secreted by the mpituitary gland.

Thyroid disorders can have a rve nature, pathogenesis and often uncharacteristic symptoms. Most often, the disorders result from abnormal production of thyroid hormonesly. We develop rion of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

Hyperthyroidism may present symptoms such as:

• increased nervousness and irritability, anxiety of varying severity, problems with concentration
• increased sweating, heat intolerance
• heart palpitations, accelerated heart rate
• muscle tremor (seen especiallylly by hand tremors)
• sleeping problems, insomnia
• increased hair brittleness&oacute and hair loss
• weakening of muscle strength
• sometimes enlargement of the neck circumference
• accelerated intestinal peristalsis, diarrhea
• loss of body weight despite normal or even increased appetite
• in women – menstrual cycle disorders associated with prolonged cyclesw and lighter, irregular bleeding
• in chronic, untreated hyperactivity – osteoporosis, i.e., decreased bone density

With hypothyroidism, on the other hand, the following can occur:

• permanent feeling of fatigue, daytime sleepiness
• frequent feeling of cold, unrelated to ambient temperature
• memory disturbances and difficulty concentrating
• slower intestinal peristalsis- indigestion, constipation
• weight gain
• vulnerability
• slowing of heart rate (pulse)
• dryness and pallor of skinry, loss and increased brittleness of hairw
• swelling of the limbs and face
• ble muscular and joint pain
• decrease in libido
• problems with fertility, and in women, – menstrual cycle disorders related to its contractiontion.

To perform the test, it is necessary to collect venous blood, preferably in the morning, fasting. Intense exercise should be avoided immediately before the test. In the case of biotin supplementation, it is advisable to take a minimum of 8 hours after taking the product.

The test should be taken in the morning

The package includes the following tests:

Anti-TG – antibodies to thyroglobulin

Thyreoglobulin (TG) is a glycoprotein thatra participates in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones. The propensity to form autoantibodies is one of the basic criteriay for the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease. Elevated levels of anti-TG antibodies with existing clinical symptoms, may indicate chronic autoimmune thyroiditis – Hashimoto's disease. These antibodies may also increase in Graves-Basedow disease and postpartum thyroiditis.

Anty-TPO – thyroid peroxidase antibodies

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) plays an important role in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormoness. The test is useful for confirming the diagnosis of chronic autoimmune thyroiditis – Hashimoto's disease, whichre can present with hypothyroidism or normal thyroid function. These antibodies can also be assayed in suspected postpartum inflammation, in assessing the risk of thyroid dysfunction during treatment with amiodarone, lithium and interferon alfa, and in diagnosing Graves-Basedow disease.

FT4 – free thyroxine

T4 is secreted by the thyroid gland and is a prohormone for T3. In the blood, T4 is bound to transport proteins , a small amount of hormones remains in a non-protein-bound form (free hormones fraction). Nowadays, the determination of the free fraction - FT4 - is recommended in routine diagnosis, due to the independence of fT4 concentration from factorsing the binding to proteins. Elevated FT4 concentrations can result from: hyperthyroidism, iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, or early stages of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and the use of high doses of thyroxine preparationss. Decreased serum FT4 levels occur in: hypothyroidism and thyroiditis,

FT3 – free triiodothyronine

Determination of the free triiodothyronine fraction is particularly useful when, with suspected hyperthyroidism, low TSH levels and symptoms of hyperthyroidism are accompanied by normal FT4 levels. In addition, the test is also useful in predicting the recurrence of hyperthyroidism in the course of Graves-Basedow disease after treatment with thyreostatics, in monitoring the substitution treatment of hypothyroidism. Elevated serum FT3 levels can result from: hyperthyroidism, use of T3-containing drugsT3 – hyperthyroidism. Decreased serum FT3 concentration occurs in hypothyroidism.

TSH – thyrotropin

TSH is produced in the cells of the anterior lobe of the mpituitary gland. TSH regulates the production of thyroidhormones and its concentration reflects the current metabolic state of the thyroid gland. In peopleb with normal pituitary function, an elevation of TSH concentration indicates a deficiencyr of peripheral thyroid hormones, while a decrease in TSH indicates an excess of them. TSH can also be lowered in the first trimester of pregnancy. The test is important in diagnosing thyroid diseasesb and in monitoring the effectiveness of their treatment.

Anti-TSH – antibodies to TSH

These antibodies, by binding to the TSH receptor, cause stimulation of the synthesis of thyroid hormoness, which leads to hyperthyroidism; sometimes thyroid goiters also develop. Antibodies to TSH are found primarily in Graves-Basedow's disease and postpartum thyroiditis, rarely in Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The level of TSH receptor antibodies allows assessment of disease activity or diagnosis of relapsess, but does not correlate with the degree of hyperthyroidism. Antibodies to the TSH receptor are not present in healthy individualsb. In Graves-Basedow disease, the test is also used to monitor the course of treatment.

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Together with this package you receive a free doctor e-consultation provided by Med24 - our partner telemedicine platform.

The consultation takes place in the form of a tele- or video-visit, ordered via www.med-24.com.pl*.

*Terms and conditions can be found on www.synevo.pl website.

How to get the e-consultation?

1. Perform the test at any Synevo blood collection point.
2. Collect your test results by logging in to wyniki.synevo.pl. There you will find a discount code to copy.
3. Click on the link "Skorzystaj z bezpłatnej konsultacji" and arrange an e-visit in Med24.
4. Paste in the discount code during the order process.
5. Once you have ordered your free consultation, your doctor will contact you within 15 minutes via the communication channel you have chosen**.

**NOTE: The visit takes place immediately after registration, on a first-come, first-served basis (waiting time approx. 15 minutes). If you wish to consult at a different time, please wait until a convenient time to register your appointment.