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Hypothyroidism: Understanding how it is diagnosed Brought to you by Dr. sean saveDoff

Hypothyroidism affects an estimated 27 million people, so it is quite com-mon. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, it is important to see your doctor to receive a diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible so that you can start feeling better.

How is hypothyroidism diagnosed? Blood tests can usually confirm

whether you are suffering from hypo-thyroidism.

Here's a bit of an anatomy explana-tion first.

Your thyroid gland is located in your neck. It is, however, also regulated and controlled by a part of your brain, called the pituitary gland. The pituitary also receives feedback from the thyroid so it is kind of like they are always communicating with one another.

There is also another part of the brain called the hypothalamus, and it also regulates and works with the pituitary.

Therefore, it takes all three working together – the hypothalamus, the pitu-itary gland, and the thyroid– to have a properly-functioning thyroid system.

This is called the HPT Axis.So when you go to your doctor,

there are many blood tests that can be performed. It is helpful for you to know all of the different types available. Here are most of them:

1. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – This is usually the most com-mon test. Hypothyroidism can be de-tected if the TSH is high. This test can also be helpful in diagnosing subclini-cal hypothyroidism, where you have higher than normal levels of TSH, but normal levels of T3 and T4.

The reason behind the TSH test is that in healthy individuals with nor-mal, functioning thyroids, when their thyroid hormones get too low, the pituitary knows it has to make more TSH to tell the thyroid to make more of its hormones. When the pituitary receives feedback that the thyroid has made enough hormones, then it slows its production of TSH. That is how it is supposed to work.

However, in the case of hypothyroid-ism, when the thyroid is not making enough thyroxine (T4), the pituitary tries to stimulate the thyroid to make more by producing more TSH. Howev-er, if the thyroid cannot make more T4

(depending on what is wrong with the thyroid), the pituitary keeps on making more and more TSH, resulting in higher amounts of TSH.

So when high levels of TSH are seen, it could mean that the body also has low levels of T4. Which in rare cases, may mean something is wrong with your pituitary and not your thyroid.

2. Total Thyroxine (T4) – Most of the T4 in your blood is attached to a protein. About 1% is not. A total T4 test is looking at both kinds of T4 (bound and not). The free T4 (the 1%) is what affects your tissues.

3. Free Thyroxine or Free T4 – This test checks the amount of free T4 avail-able for actual use by your body.

4. T3 Tests – There are Total T3, Free T3, and Reverse T3 tests. Like T4, T3 circulates in the blood mainly bound to proteins, but 1% is not bound. It is that 1% that is believed to be most potent in its effects at the cellular level, even in comparison to T4. In fact, your body converts T4 into T3 in your liver. How well it does this in all individuals is a matter of how well your digestive system is working.

No matter what, T3 is another im-portant blood test to consider. The Free

T3 and Reverse T3 tests can also provide valuable information. Free T3 appears to cor-relate best with your functioning.

Reverse T3 is a controversial test that is not often done by medical doctors, because it is assumed that your body can convert T4 into T3 without problems. However, holistic practitioners, and some medical doctors, are now recog-nizing it as an important test. Reverse T3 is a product created when your body converts T4. It should convert it into T3, but instead it converts it into Reverse T3. This Reverse T3 is useless to your body's cells, and cannot provide the energy they need, hence the grow-ing diagnosis of Reverse T3 dominance in my practice.

5. Thyroid Antibodies – It is quite common for someone with hypothyroid-ism to have thyroid antibodies, created when the body attacks its own tis-sues. This is the only way to properly

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Look forward to healthy vision By: reay Brown, M.D.

When our vision is clear, we tend to look the other way when it comes to eye exams. But unless you get your vision examined, you really can’t see what’s coming. Seeing an eye doctor (ophthal-mologist) regularly to monitor your eye health can be as important as when you see your family doctor to manage your overall health.

For people over the age of 40, regu-lar eye exams can detect age-related causes of blindness such as macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic reti-nopathy and early signs of glaucoma.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S., accord-ing to the National Institutes of Health. Glaucoma can lead to blindness be-cause there is no pain or visual disrup-tion associated with this disease and it’s often left untreated, uncontrolled or undiagnosed. Those who are at higher risk of being visually impaired from glaucoma include African Americans over the age of 40, Hispanics over the age of 60 and people with a family his-tory of glaucoma.

Glaucoma, which refers to a group of eye conditions that lead to damage of the optic nerve, first causes periph-eral vision loss. Regular eye exams can screen for glaucoma, including testing

your peripheral vision, measuring in-traocular pressure and evaluating your optic nerve.

Early detection allows the eye dis-ease to be treated immediately, which can prevent irreversible vision loss.

To ensure your eyes are healthy, have an eye exam at least every two years. The doctor will ask you about your medical history, use that familiar wall chart to measure your ability to see small details clearly and evalu-ate how well your eye muscle align or coordinate when working together and individually.

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diagnose Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The reason most doctors do not request this test is because even if it comes back positive, there treatment will be the same as for a standard hypothy-roid case. This is why so many people complain of the there symptoms even though they’re on the medication. Thy-roxin will not address the inflammation causing the autoimmune attack on your thyroid. It only makes your TSH values look normal….

In summery, I hope this article an-swers some of your questions regarding the confusion about how hypothyroid-ism is commonly misdiagnosed. My goal is to bring to light some of the amazing lab tests out there for patients to request from their doctors and get real answers. There are some natural

ways to support your thyroid, and en-sure it functions optimally. By gaining an understanding of these different lab tests and there proper values, I believe the majority of people with a thyroid disorder will be able to get a true diag-nosis and see significant improvements in their symptoms. That being said, there are those who will need additional tweaks, deeper testing, and person-alized changes to their diet, supple-ments, and lifestyle plan before they see the improvements they’re looking for. So you may want to find a doctor that practices functional medicine. A functional medical doctor can assist you with natural ways of treating the root cause of illness, rather than just treating the symptoms with medication. And this is what we do, so if you or someone you know may have a thyroid disorder and want to correct this condi-tion, please call (770) 731-9410 or visit www.DrSavedoff.com and schedule an appointment with us today.

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ADHD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder among adults. The prevalence is thought to be 3.5%-5.3%, which accounts for more than 11 million cases in the United States alone. With increased public awareness, adult ADHD became a topic of great interest so clinicians should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder. Etiology is still uncertain. Genetics however is believed to play a prominent role, followed in importance by acquired injuries to the brain. ADHD was widely thought to be strictly a disorder of childhood. Now there are numerous scientifi c papers and clinical trials that acknowledge the existence of an adult version of this disorder, which can be traced back to the younger years. Before this time ADHD in adults was known as Minimal Brain Damage or Dysfunction (MBD). Adult ADHD is associated with multiple co-morbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other

personality disorders. Adult ADHD is a valid psychiatric disorder of adulthood distinct from these other conditions. Adult attention defi cit disorder differs from the childhood variant because the hyperactivity in adults may be replaced by other symptoms such as anxiety, impulsivity and inattentiveness. In fact, prior to 2002 there were no diagnostic guidelines, but there have been great advances since. Some of the symptoms that characterize Adult ADHD are:1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes

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may feel that it is impossible to get organized, keep a job, or remember and keep appointments. Daily tasks such as getting up in the morning, preparing to leave the house for work, arriving at work on time, and being productive on the job can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD. These adults may have a history of failure at school, problems at work, failed relationships and traffi c accidents. Like teens, adults with ADHD may seem restless and may try to complete several tasks as once, most of them unsuccessfully. They also tend to prefer “quick fi xes,” rather than taking the steps needed to achieve greater rewards. On the other hand, it is important to know that ADHD can occur in high frequency with other comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other personality disorders. There is high frequency of misdiagnosis and diagnosis is usually subjective and based on behavior and clinical history. Treatment is very rewarding, there are multiple classes of medication and alternative treatment available for those who don’t respond to conventional therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy and coping strategies remain the long term treatment of choice for ADHD If you or someone you know may have Adult ADHD, call Johns Creek Family Medicine at 770-771-6591 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zack Charkawi.

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