Thyroid screening program 3 items

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The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the body and is very important. This gland has an important function of producing thyroid hormones that affect body growth. It also helps control various metabolic processes, stimulates the heartbeat, maintains body temperature and sweating. It can be said that it takes care of the entire body system. If the thyroid gland is not functioning properly, there is a condition of an enlarged thyroid gland, which will cause the body to change accordingly.

Common thyroid diseases

Thyroid hyperplasia

Or hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces more thyroid hormone than normal, resulting in excess hormones.

It is a condition where thyroid hormones are lower than normal. This condition is the opposite of hyperthyroidism.

It is a disease in which there is a lump of the thyroid gland. Most of them will have a normal level of thyroid hormone in the blood because most of the time this tumor does not affect the functioning of the thyroid gland. However, there may be a tumor that produces thyroid hormone, causing an abnormal amount of thyroid hormone, but this is rare.

There are many types, but the most common type is papillary thyroid cancer.

It is an inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland that can be caused by many things. The most common type is the chronic type, or Hashimoto's disease, which is an immune system disorder that affects the functioning of the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism. The subacute type is often caused by various infections. 

A condition in which the thyroid gland is larger than normal and can be caused by a number of factors.

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Preparing for a health check

  • Please make an appointment at least 1 day in advance.
  • Blood tests can be done without fasting.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing to facilitate blood sampling.