Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

How to diagnose Hashimoto's thyroiditis using lab tests. You will learn how to test for Hashimoto's, the best lab tests for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and how ultrasound and biopsies may be necessary for some people. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the #1 cause of low thyroid in the United States and SO many thyroid patients have this condition without even realizing it. Doctors are trained to check only the TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone. Because of this, they usually don't miss a diagnosis of hypothyroidism but they DO miss a diagnosis of Hashimoto's. Every single patient with low thyroid should be tested for Hashimoto's because it impacts what type of treatments you should be using. It also tells you if you can REVERSE your condition! These are the 4 best tests for diagnosing Hashimoto's thyroiditis: #1. Thyroid antibodies. Including both thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies. These are the EASIEST way to tell if you have Hashimoto's. But note that not everyone with elevated ant