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There are a variety of conditions that can cause health issues, but thyroid-related issues are among some of the most undiagnosed and inaccurately treated causes. Fortunately, Integrative Medicine of Northern VA offers thyroid disease testing and hyperthyroidism treatments in Reston, VA. Once we learn about your medical history and symptoms, we’ll conduct a diagnostic test and create a hypothyroidism treatment plan tailored to your needs.



Please see below for what conditions we offer thyroid disease testing for. Let us know if you have any questions.

Hypothyroidism:

 - often not recognized or inadequately treated due to a lack of comprehensive testing.


 Five Common Patterns:

  1. Hashimoto’s Disease: An autoimmune condition where the thyroid gland is attacked by the immune system.
  2. Under-conversion of T4 to T3: A metabolic issue where the body fails to convert inactive T4 into active T3, leading to low thyroid symptoms.
  3. Iodine Deficiency: A lack of iodine prevents the thyroid from producing adequate hormones.
  4. Over-binding: Excessive binding of thyroid hormones to proteins in the blood, reducing the availability of free hormones.
  5. Thyroid Resistance: Cells become resistant to thyroid hormones, often due to over-medication

Thyroid Conditions diagnosis and treatments

  • Category 1: Low Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)

    Symptoms of Low Thyroid: Common indicators of hypothyroidism include fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain, and depression. Even if thyroid tests appear normal, these symptoms may suggest further evaluation is needed.


    Co-occurring Conditions: Issues like low blood sugar, adrenal fatigue, anemia, and hormonal imbalances can mimic hypothyroid symptoms, so thorough testing is essential.

  • Category 2: Liver Dysfunction

    Liver's Role in Thyroid Health: The liver is responsible for converting T4 into T3, the active form of thyroid hormone. Liver inflammation or dysfunction can impair this process, contributing to hypothyroidism.


    Inflammation Indicators: If you experience symptoms related to liver inflammation, additional testing may be warranted to check liver function.

  • Category 3: Large Intestines

    Impact on Thyroid Function: Inflammation in the large intestine can hinder the conversion of thyroid hormones. Addressing gut health is critical for optimizing thyroid function.

  • Hyperthyroidism

    Grave’s disease (auto-immune hyperthyroidism) 

  • Liver Function

    Critical Role in Thyroid Metabolism: The liver converts 60% of T4 into bioavailable T3 and helps eliminate reverse T3, a form of thyroid hormone that cannot enter cells. Inflammation or dysfunction in the liver can significantly impact thyroid hormone activity.


    Blood Tests: Important tests for liver inflammation include Homocysteine, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), ALT, and AST level

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