• What causes elevated thyroid hormone levels?

  • Nov 14 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
  • Podcast

What causes elevated thyroid hormone levels?

  • Summary

  • Elevated thyroid hormone levels are typically a sign of hyperthyroidism, which can be attributed to a number of conditions, including Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, subacute thyroiditis, and Hashitoxicosis.

    Many factors contribute to the development of these thyroid disorders, and each one requires different treatment approaches. It’s essential to not only get tested and properly diagnosed but also to ensure that you are addressing the underlying factors of your specific condition so that you can have the best outcome for your thyroid healing journey.

    Today, I’m sharing the causes of elevated thyroid hormone levels, symptoms, diagnostic approaches, the importance of identifying and removing triggers, and why a holistic approach to managing thyroid health is essential.

    In this episode, you’ll learn about:
    - Graves' disease as a common cause of elevated thyroid hormone levels
    - The Triad of Autoimmunity: genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and leaky gut.
    - The primary triggers for elevated thyroid hormones in Graves’ disease
    - Toxic multinodular goiter and how it’s diagnosed
    - Common causes of toxic multinodular goiter
    - Subacute thyroiditis, how it’s diagnosed, and the typical causes
    - The importance of optimizing immune system health
    - Hashitoxicosis and the connection to transient thyroid hormone elevation
    - Differentiating between thyroid hormone resistance and hyperthyroidism.
    - The role of genetic mutations and environmental toxins
    - Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism and why it can be challenging to reverse



    As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





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