What Are Symptoms of Thyroid Problems?
8. How Are Thyroid Disorders Diagnosed?
Thyroid conditions are diagnosed using a combination of symptom observation and diagnostic testing. Individuals experiencing symptoms of any type of thyroid disorder should pursue a diagnosis with a physician. The physician takes note of symptoms and determines which tests to complete.
Blood tests, including thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, are one of the first diagnostic tools physicians use to determine if the thyroid is functioning properly. Those who suspect a nodule or thyroid tumor may also be sent for an ultrasound, CT scan or MRI of the thyroid area.
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