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Hypo Thyroid
I have Hypo-Thyroid problem, Taking eltroxin 100 mcg daily morning befor break fast.
All T3, T4, Tsh, Ft3 and Ft4 are normal
But having High AMA (10 times more) .. May i know the importance of this AMA (Anti-TPO Antibodies)
Would like to know about the importance of AMA and further precautions/ treatment
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Dr. Abhinav Kumar Gupta
Endocrinology
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
it only denote that u have autoimmunity, so u r prone to develop thyroid disorders, keep checking thyroid profile yearly, that will help u.
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Dr. Sudeep Putta Manohar
Endocrinologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
AMA antibodies are special proteins released by your own immunity as it gets a bit confused. These antibodies attack and destroy your thyroid gland. Hence you have hypothyroidism. The high levels do not need treatment nor any special precautions. It just confirms your thyroid illness.
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Don't check AMA antibodies again ... you are wasting your money. The only test you need is a TSH henceforth
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