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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
thyroid uptake
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
thyroid uptake
by geemarie06, Mar 31, 2006 12:00AM
I just had a thyroid scan and uptake done, after 24 hours my uptake was 71%. My doctor is now sending me for a thyroid ultra sound right away. What else should i be worried about other than hyperthyroid?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 31, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 31, 2006 12:00AM
Hyperthyroidism is a diagnosis based on blood tests -- in that setting the high uptake means you have either Graves or a toxic nodule(s) as the cause of the hyperthyroidism. In some cases the scan will show a nodule (did it?). I always do an ultrasound in my hyper patients even if the scan does not show a nodule. In most cases there is nothing to worry about other than the hyper. I hope that helps, the info given was limited....
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I am 33yrs old, never weighed over 110lbs except when preg. with my two kids, and even then it was a lot of work go gain the recommended 25lbs. I am only 5' 2", so small frame.
In the last year, I have been gaining weight. I weighed 107lbs a year ago Nov. at my annual and this year in Nov I weight 112lbs..now I weight 119lbs. 12 lbs does not seem like much to most, but for someone who has always been petite..it is a nightmare.
my bloodwork at dr. showed TSH level .004 I went in for an uptake and scan..and technician said I was showing 42%
So, tests point to hyperthyroid..but my symptoms don't???