Thyroid
Thyroid Ultrasound
Unit: imagingID: T011
What This Test Measures
Visual assessment of thyroid size, nodules, vascularity
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
Conventional "Normal"
No nodules/abnormalities imagingYour doctor says you're "fine" anywhere in this range
Functional Optimal
No nodules/abnormalities imagingThis is where you actually feel great
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
Not a blood test, but essential. If antibodies are elevated or symptoms persist with normal labs, ultrasound can show early Hashimoto's changes (heterogeneous echotexture) before TSH rises. Gabriel recommends baseline ultrasound for anyone with thyroid symptoms or family history.
When This Test Is High
Nodules, goiter, cancer, Hashimoto's changes
When This Test Is Low
Normal structure
Related Conditions
Thyroid disease monitoring
Recommended Follow-Up
If nodules found, consider FNA biopsy; monitor antibodies