Confessions of Thyroid Autoantibodies

I am Thyroid peroxidase antibody, As the leader of thyroid autoantibodies, I also have two brothers: Thyroglobulin antibody and Thyrotropin receptor antibody. The following is our genealogy: Eldest brother: thyroid peroxidase antibody, foreign name [TPOAb], is also the narrator of this confession. Second brother: thyroglobulin antibody, foreign name [TgAb] and third brother: thyrotropin receptor antibody, foreign name [TRAb] You must often see us on the thyroid test form. Our names are not only lengthy and awkward, but also somewhat mysterious. Where do we come from? Our growth means what? What we fear most is what? … … Perhaps, this confession can let you lift our mysterious veil. A scourge brings down a wall. Foreign substances that invade the human body, Read More …

Many people have done this thyroid examination, but they do not know that it is used for what. Is it unnecessary to do it?

Thyroglobulin (Tg) is an important thyroid detection index, which can give doctors important information at critical moments. However, for the general public and even non-thyroid specialists, the role of Tg is somewhat mysterious. Many people will check Tg at the same time when examining thyroid function, but they do not know how to interpret the results of Tg. Is Tg what? What is the significance of Tg increase? Who needs to check TG? Healthy thyroid gland produces Tg Healthy thyroid gland is filled with jelly-like substances called colloid. Colloid can help synthesize and store thyroid hormones. The main component of colloid is thyroglobulin-Tg. When the thyroid gland is damaged for various reasons, a large amount of TG will enter the Read More …