Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody as a Marker for Persistent Hypothyroidism Symptoms Despite Normal TSH Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study

January 2025 in “ Mansoura Medical Journal ”

Gehad Mohamed Aldamsisy, Mohamed Ghoniem Mohamed, Mohamed Mofreh, Ahmed Albehairy

thyroid peroxidase antibody TPO hypothyroidism levothyroxine hair loss TSH thyroid antibodies Synthroid

Studysummary This research observed that some hypothyroid patients on adequate levothyroxine therapy continue to experience symptoms like poor concentration and hair loss, with findings suggesting an elevated anti-TPO level increases the likelihood of such symptoms, despite normal TSH levels.

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