Five years later, with the evacuation order relaxed, people started moving back home. Despite the re-population of the island, nearly a third of Miyake-jima remains permanently off-limits. The government conducts regular health checks on residents and enforces age restrictions in certain areas.
How is it used? The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test is often the test of choice for evaluating thyroid function and/or symptoms of a thyroid disorder, including hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, a tiny organ located below the brain and behind the sinus cavities.
A TSH test is a lab test that analyzes your blood to determine the body's overall TSH levels. If you begin to show signs of a malfunctioning thyroid your doctor my order a test to check for the TSH levels in your system.