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Technetium Scan Of Thyroid

The technetium thyroid scan is a functional radiologic diagnostic tool used to assess thyroid gland function and pathologies. It uses radioactive dye technetium-99m.

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Can dull headaches be related to my thyroid problem?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's five months ago. My anti-TPO and anti-TG were 115 and 33 respectively. My TSH was 1.5 and FT4 1.1, so normal function. Two months ago, I started having palpitations and tested my thyroid again. TSH was 0.0018 (suppressed), FT4 2.66 and FT3 7.8. I was...  Read Full »


Dr. Swaraj Waddankeri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have written a very detailed and engrossing history. Well done! The diagnosis of Graves' is usually made with a technetium scan of thyroid which I am not sure it was done or not. Regarding your dull ache of the head, is it present throughout the day or just morning...  Read Full »

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