Physician Insight
"Hashimoto's gets missed constantly because most standard panels only check TSH. If your thyroid antibodies were never tested, you may not have the full picture yet."
Dr. Justin Abbott, D.O.Founder & Medical Director
Hashimoto's is the most common cause of hypothyroidism — and it's frequently missed by standard thyroid testing.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system gradually attacks the thyroid gland, slowing hormone production over time. It's the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
Standard thyroid panels (just TSH) often miss it. A full thyroid antibody panel is usually needed to catch Hashimoto's early — before symptoms become severe.
We run a full thyroid panel — including antibodies, not just TSH — to catch Hashimoto's accurately. Treatment addresses both the thyroid and the underlying autoimmune activity.
Comprehensive thyroid and autoimmune workup to find and treat the actual cause, not just supplement the hormone.
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Explore Hormone Therapy"Hashimoto's gets missed constantly because most standard panels only check TSH. If your thyroid antibodies were never tested, you may not have the full picture yet."
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