Thyroid Blood Test London

Quality Test for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

The Thyroid gland and the pituitary gland in the brain are mainly responsible for the secretion of thyroxine into the body so that healthy bodily functions can continue as they should. The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland in the neck just below the voice box that regulates the body metabolism. This includes menstrual cycle, cholesterol level, body weight, digestion, heartbeat and breathing.

If anything suspicious is spotted, a thyroid function blood test may be needed. This blood test checks the level of TSH in the thyroid gland. MD.co.uk London can help you get in touch with the leading private healthcare clinics in London for this test. Some of them even offer same-day testing and results for quick treatment and diagnosis.

How thyroid gland works?

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system. It releases hormones into the blood when the pituitary gland secretes Thyroid stimulating hormones. An overactive and underactive thyroid gland can result in hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

What are the symptoms?

Hyperthyroid Symptoms:

Restlessness, difficulty sleeping, nervous, emotional and irritable
Hand tremors
Losing weight despite an increased appetite
Heart palpitations
Shortness of breath
Feeling tired all the time and muscle weakness
Fertility issues
Unusual bowel movements
An increased thirst, sweating and always feeling hot
Diarrhoea or needing to go more often
Hair thinning and itchy skin
Menstrual periods light or infrequent
A swelling of your thyroid gland (goitre) in the neck
Eye problems if you have Graves' disease
Osteoporosis

Hypothyroid Symptoms:

Tiredness
Weight gain
Constipation
Muscle aches and pains
Feeling cold
Increased Cholesterol
Hair loss
Fertility problems
Mood swings
Scaly dry skin
Lifeless hair
Fluid retention
Mental slowing
Depression
Dry skin and hair
Breathlessness issues
Insomnia
Low basal temperature

Available Thyroid Blood Tests at Private Healthcare Clinic in London:

TSH Blood Test- It denotes “Thyroid Stimulating Hormone” and the test measures its level in the blood.
Triiodothyronine (T3) Test- A T3 test is required as part of thyroid function evaluation measuring the blood level for triiodothyronine.
Thyroxine (T4) Test- Also called Thyroxine, this hormone gets produced from thyroid gland and the test will calculate its level in the blood.

When to perform Thyroid Function Test

You need to visit a private healthcare clinic near you for Thyroid Function Test if you notice:

Thickened or swollen neck
Symptoms similar to underactive- or overactive-thyroid
Irregular heart beat
Fertility issues
Osteoporosis

Other reasons also include:

Illness after delivery of baby
Family history of postpartum thyroidism and type 1 diabetes

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