This is regarding the health of my friend, whose blood report indicates hyperthyroidism. I would like to know whether this is a serious condition or a common disorder that can be treated easily, and if it could potentially cause major health problems in the future. He is 31 years old, and his test results show Microsomal TPO is 242.15, Thyroglobulin ATG is 848.47, HbA1C is 5.2, and glucose is 102.54.

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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High TPO and ATG antibodies indicate autoimmune thyroiditis (likely Hashimotos or Graves). Its treatable, but regular monitoring is needed.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) Test or Take a THYROID PROFILE TOTAL (T3, T4, TSH) Test

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