Hypothyroidism: Getting the Correct Diagnosis




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Summary: Using a blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism might not be as accurate as previously thought.In the 1960s, pharmaceutical companies started coming out with synthetic thyroid hormone and developed a blood test to determine and diagnose hypothyroidism. The blood test became the standard of diagnosis and it's still used today. But, given new information on the scientific docket, using this test often leads to a misdiagnosis. Dr. Steven Hotze joins Dr. Mike to discuss how you and your doctor can overcome this serious problem.