Thyroid test – hyper or hypothyroidism

Who: men and women from the age of 60

When: every five years

How: a blood test

Thyroid tests are a series of blood tests that measure thyroid gland function. If the thyroid hormone levels in the blood are too high, the thyroid is hyperactive, and there’s a risk of hyperthyroidism and/or Grave’s disease.

If the thyroid hormone levels are too low, the thyroid is underactive, and hypothyroidism can be the result. Both disorders are easily treated, but can be life threatening if not diagnosed.

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