Thyroid Disease

Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs) are one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases.¹

Undiagnosed AITDs can put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and infertility. Despite the consequences of AITDs, and the relatively high prevalence, approximately 5 percent of the population²(up to 60 percent of people with AITDs) are unaware of their condition.³ The use of laboratory diagnostics can support you in differentiating between the ambiguous symptoms of AITDs.⁴

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References

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Tomer Y, Huber A. The Etiology of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Story of Genes and Environment. J Autoimmun. 2009;32(3-4):231–239.
American Thyroid Association. Prevalence and Impact of Thyroid Disease. https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/about-hypothyroidism/. Accessed December 2017.
Slatosky J, Shipton B, Wahba H. Thyroiditis: Differential Diagnosis and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2000;15;61(4):1047-1052.