Patient's question:
I haven't felt well recently, so I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I have hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. I also can't understand the test results; which values should I look at for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism?Doctor's answer:
If you want to see whether you have hypothyroidism, then you should check the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone. If it is lower than the normal value, you should consider having hypothyroidism. If it is higher than the normal value, it should be due to hyperthyroidism. Then, you should also check the level of free thyroxine. By looking at these values, you can clearly diagnose whether it is hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.