Are Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism the same thing? The short answer is no. They are two different issues in the body. This is very important to understand and to get properly tested so you can know which one you have, or if you have both. Let’s take a look at the difference of Hashimoto’s vs. Hypothyroid.
What is Hashimoto’s?
Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system makes antibodies that attack the thyroid tissues. As the immune system attacks the thyroid, it can cause either low thyroid hormones (hypothyroid) or sometimes high thyroid hormones (hyperthyroid).
How is Hashimoto’s diagnosed?
Hashimoto’s is most often diagnosed when TPO (thyroid peroxidase) antibodies and/or TgAb (thyroglobulin antibodies) are elevated.
These thyroid antibodies (aka Hashimoto’s) can be present even when TSH, T4, T3, FT4 and FT3 levels are all in optimal ranges. Read the full article originally published at deliciouslyorganic.net.
