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This signal is called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). As the name implies, this hormone stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone and to grow in size. This abnormal growth in size produces what is termed a âgoiter.â Thus, iodine deficiency is one cause of goiter development. Wherever iodine deficiency is common, goiter will be common.
The thyroid gland can be normal in size, increased (goiter), or non palpable. Diagnosis. Your physician may confirm the diagnosis of hypothyroidism by testing TSH levels in your blood. If the TSH levels are elevated, you might also be tested for âfreeâ thyroid hormones (called âfree t4â) in the blood.