What causes elevated thyroglobulin levels?

What causes elevated thyroglobulin levels?

Certain factors, such as gene defects, virus infection, iodine intake, stress or destruction of thyroid follicles caused by thyroid nodules (such as patients in high Tg group in the present study) and cancer, can lead to a raise of Tg level (30, 41, 42).

What level of thyroglobulin indicates cancer?

If your thyroglobulin range is “detectable” (this means it is – 5 ug/L or above), there is likely some normal thyroid tissue or cancerous tissue found. If your thyroglobulin range rises with time, and your TSH does not rise, there is likely some thyroid cancer which is growing.

Can thyroglobulin be high without cancer?

Most benign (non-cancerous) thyroid tumors are capable of producing thyroglobulin. Thyroglobulin levels are usually slightly above normal levels in these cases [21].

Is thyroglobulin a cancer marker?

Thyroglobulin: a protein made only by thyroid cells, both normal and cancerous. When all normal thyroid tissue is destroyed after radioactive iodine therapy in patients with thyroid cancer, thyroglobulin can be used as a thyroid cancer marker in patients that do not have thyroglobulin antibodies.

How do I lower my thyroglobulin?

You may also test positive for TgAb even if you are healthy. This is usually not a reason for concern. To lower your TgAb naturally and support the thyroid, get adequate amounts of vitamin D, iodine, and selenium. Eating a low-carb diet and removing amalgam dental fillings may also help.

How can I lower my thyroglobulin levels?

Beneficial supplements include:

1. Selenium. Studies show that taking 200 mcg of selenium per day may help reduce antithyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and improve well-being in people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis ( 24 ).
2. Zinc.
3. Curcumin.
4. Vitamin D.
5. B complex vitamins.
6. Magnesium.
7. Iron.

What is the treatment for high thyroid antibodies?

T-4 hormone replacement therapy Hypothyroidism associated with Hashimoto’s disease is treated with a synthetic hormone called levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, others). The synthetic hormone works like the T-4 hormone naturally produced by the thyroid.

How can I lower my thyroglobulin antibodies?