2006-10-09 02:10:45 · 7 answers · asked by Akki 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
One is radioactive iodine uptake.
2006-10-09 02:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MRI of thyroid area. Blood tests including Free T, TSH 1 and TSH 2. Maybe a needle biopsy.
2006-10-09 02:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by kimmi_35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i usually get my T3, T4 and TSH blood levels tested. when i was being diagnosed, i did a thyreiod ultrasound scanning and a contrast scan (when you take a bit of radioative iodine so the scan will show where it went inside the body).
2006-10-09 02:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by colorlessblueideas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive they make you take iodine which can be traced and this will confirm how much of the fluid your thyroid is absorbing...something like that!
2006-10-09 02:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by smugsy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they perform tests to calculate the percentage of the gland`s secrition that is it`s hormones and also TSH that is secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates it`s secretion
try checking this site for more information
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw145667
2006-10-09 03:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by meme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
blood test definetely.maybe a CAT scan or an MRI as well.
2006-10-09 02:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by Wite Out 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poke them with a stick.
2006-10-09 02:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋