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  Introduction Anti-TPO (Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies) are important markers in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases. These antibodies are produced when the immune system mistakenly targets thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme crucial for thyroid hormone production. Elevated Anti-TPO levels are commonly associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease , both of which impact thyroid function. Testing for Anti-TPO antibodies, along with TSH, Free T4, and Free T3 levels , helps in confirming thyroid disorders, predicting disease progression, and guiding treatment plans. 🔬 What Is Anti-TPO? Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is an enzyme that helps produce thyroid hormones. When the immune system mistakes this enzyme as harmful, it produces Anti-TPO antibodies. Over time, these antibodies can damage thyroid tissue, leading to inflammation, hormone imbalance, and in some cases, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). 📈 Causes of Elevated Anti-TPO Seve...

  Understanding Thyroid Function and Thyroid Testing What Does the Thyroid Do? The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of your neck, just below the Adam’s apple. Despite its size, it plays a crucial role in your health by producing hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism —the process of converting food into energy. By using iodine from your diet, the thyroid produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) . These hormones influence how fast your body burns calories, your heart rate , blood pressure , and even your body temperature . Low thyroid hormone levels slow down body functions, leading to hypothyroidism . Excess thyroid hormones speed them up, causing hyperthyroidism . Maintaining the right balance of these hormones is essential for overall well-being. Thyroid Hormones: T3 and T4 T4 (Thyroxine): The primary hormone secreted by the thyroid. Although more abundant, it is less active. ...

Introduction The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. It absorbs  iodine from the diet  to produce hormones that control vital metabolic activities, such as converting food into energy, regulating calorie burn, maintaining heart rate, stabilizing blood pressure, and managing body temperature. When thyroid hormone levels drop below normal, body functions slow down—leading to fatigue, weight gain, and sluggish metabolism. On the other hand, excess hormones speed up processes, causing weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and nervousness. In India, thyroid disorders are increasingly common. Research suggests that  1 in 10 adults suffer from hypothyroidism , a condition where the gland fails to produce sufficient hormones. Women, particularly those of childbearing age, are twice as likely to develop this condition compared to men. To assess thyroid health, doctors often recommend a  thyroid function panel , a set of blood tests design...