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What Do These Following TgAb And TPOAb Values Indicate?
Question: My friend 44 yrs Female has history of Hyperthyroidism her Anti thyroglobulin Antibody – 89.50 and Anti TPO Antibody < 10 pls suggest is it related to some autoimmune disease what would be the cause and what would be the future implications and what are the suggested treatment
Brief Answer:
Yes,it is related to an autoimune disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I read carefully your question and understood your concern.
Antithyroid antibody are used to evaluate for autoimmune thyroid problems.
The reference ranges for are:
Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb): Less than 35 IU/mL
Thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb): Less than 20 IU/mL.
So,your friend has a high level of TgAb and the TPOAb are within the normal range.
The high titre of TgAb means that the hyperthyroidism can be attributed to an autoimune condition.Very probably it can be due to a condition called Graves disease.
Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism and it's more common among women around the 40 years old.
It is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones.
Graves' disease is caused by a malfunction in the body's disease-fighting immune system, although the exact reason why this happens is still unknown.
Al i can say is that you may be more susceptible to developing an autoimmune disease if you have a family member with one.
2.The future complication of Graves Disease can be :Complications of Graves' disease can include:
-Ophtalmopathy
-Pregnancy issues (miscarriage, preterm birth, fetal thyroid dysfunction,etc)
-Heart disorders (heart rhythm disorders, congestive heart failure).
-Thyroid storm or thyrotoxic crisis.( It's more likely when severe hyperthyroidism is untreated or treated inadequately.)
-Brittle bones. (osteoporosis).
3.The treatment goals for Graves' disease are to inhibit the production of thyroid hormones and to block the effect of the hormones on the body. Some treatments include:(These are thinks to discuss with an endocrinologist in her area.)
-Anti-thyroid medications
-Radioactive iodine therapy
-Betablocers
-Surgery
My advice for your friend is:-Eas stress as much as you can may be helpful, as stress may trigger or worsen Graves' disease.
Also,Eating well and exercising can enhance the improvement in some symptoms while being treated and help her feel better in general.
Hope my information is helpful.
If you have otherboubts,feel free and ask.I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Yes,it is related to an autoimune disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I read carefully your question and understood your concern.
Antithyroid antibody are used to evaluate for autoimmune thyroid problems.
The reference ranges for are:
Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb): Less than 35 IU/mL
Thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb): Less than 20 IU/mL.
So,your friend has a high level of TgAb and the TPOAb are within the normal range.
The high titre of TgAb means that the hyperthyroidism can be attributed to an autoimune condition.Very probably it can be due to a condition called Graves disease.
Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism and it's more common among women around the 40 years old.
It is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones.
Graves' disease is caused by a malfunction in the body's disease-fighting immune system, although the exact reason why this happens is still unknown.
Al i can say is that you may be more susceptible to developing an autoimmune disease if you have a family member with one.
2.The future complication of Graves Disease can be :Complications of Graves' disease can include:
-Ophtalmopathy
-Pregnancy issues (miscarriage, preterm birth, fetal thyroid dysfunction,etc)
-Heart disorders (heart rhythm disorders, congestive heart failure).
-Thyroid storm or thyrotoxic crisis.( It's more likely when severe hyperthyroidism is untreated or treated inadequately.)
-Brittle bones. (osteoporosis).
3.The treatment goals for Graves' disease are to inhibit the production of thyroid hormones and to block the effect of the hormones on the body. Some treatments include:(These are thinks to discuss with an endocrinologist in her area.)
-Anti-thyroid medications
-Radioactive iodine therapy
-Betablocers
-Surgery
My advice for your friend is:-Eas stress as much as you can may be helpful, as stress may trigger or worsen Graves' disease.
Also,Eating well and exercising can enhance the improvement in some symptoms while being treated and help her feel better in general.
Hope my information is helpful.
If you have otherboubts,feel free and ask.I will be happy to help.
Take care.
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