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Test, Don't Guess": A Deep Dive into Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
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Description:
In today's episode, we delve into one of my favorite sayings: "Test, Don't Guess". Wondering what that means? Let me explain through an impactful case study:
- The Client's Story:
- A gentleman in his early 80s approached me, seeking urgent help.
- Despite his age, I believe everyone can get better, so we took action!
- Lab Testing for Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases:
- Surprisingly, no doctor had ever checked him for autoimmune diseases against his thyroid.
- Here's what we found:
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Marked by a red arrow):
- His level: 2250
- Ideal level: Less than 1
- Result: Extremely high autoimmune response.
- Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) (Marked by a yellow marker):
- His level: 297
- Ideal level: Less than 34
- Result: A significantly high value indicating another autoimmune response.
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Marked by a red arrow):
- Our Road to Recovery:
- We've initiated numerous treatments and interventions to help improve his condition.
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