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What Can Lead To Elevated TPO Antibody And C-reactive Protein Levels In Blood?
Question: just got bloodwork my tpo antibodies are 276
c-reactive protein is 5.4
sedim rate westergren is 20
tsh 2.880
t3 94
t4 7.2 what can be causing tpo c protein to be high
c-reactive protein is 5.4
sedim rate westergren is 20
tsh 2.880
t3 94
t4 7.2 what can be causing tpo c protein to be high
Brief Answer:
About Hashimoto thyroiditis...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Positive anti-TPO antibodies are suggestive for autoimmune disease (Hashimoto thyroiditis).
These high antibodies attack the thyroid gland destroying it. When more than 80% of the gland is destroyed, it does not produce enough hormones causing underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism.
For the moment it functions normally but you need to check TSH once in 6 months in order to treat underactive thyroid as soon as possible. Selenium supplements can lower these antibodies.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
About Hashimoto thyroiditis...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Positive anti-TPO antibodies are suggestive for autoimmune disease (Hashimoto thyroiditis).
These high antibodies attack the thyroid gland destroying it. When more than 80% of the gland is destroyed, it does not produce enough hormones causing underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism.
For the moment it functions normally but you need to check TSH once in 6 months in order to treat underactive thyroid as soon as possible. Selenium supplements can lower these antibodies.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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