Thyroid disease is a medical condition that prevents your thyroid gland from making the exact amount of thyroid hormone needed by your body. For example, if your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, you will have hyperthyroidism, and if the thyroid hormone secretion is too little, you will develop hypothyroidism.

The two most common causes of developing a thyroid disorder are nutritional deficiencies and autoimmune diseases like Grave’s disease and Hashimoto’s disease. Iodine is a key nutrient that can affect your thyroid gland function. In addition to iodine deficiency, zinc and selenium deficiency can also tamper with your thyroid function.

The symptoms of thyroid disease can be classified broadly into those related to hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Most common symptoms of an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism are:

• Losing weight.
• Nervousness, anxiety, and irritability.
• Difficulty in sleeping.
• Goiter or an enlarged thyroid gland.
• Tremors and muscle weakness.
• Menopause or irregular menstrual periods.
• Increased sensitivity to heat.
• Vision problems and eye irritation.

Likewise, symptoms of hypothyroidism are:

• Fatigue
• Weight gain.
• Trouble memorizing.
• Frequent, heavy menstrual periods.
• Dry hair.
• Hoarse voice.
• Difficulty tolerating cold temperatures.

• Finding out the root cause of the Thyroid Disease
• Both synthetic and natural Thyroid Hormone Replacement Treatment
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
• Thyroid Nodules
• Goiter
• Thyroid Cancer
• Thyroid Biopsy
• Grave’s Disease
• Hashimoto’s Disease
• Thyroid Ultrasound
• Advanced thyroid cancer care

No. For such issues, you will have to consult another physician.

You will need a photo ID, an insurance card, an insurance copy, and your current medical records when you come for the appointment.

Yes. Please make sure all your records are sent to us at least two days before your appointment so that you can spend more productive time with your doctor.

Thyroid hormones are crucial for the functioning of your body as it controls your metabolism. Hypothyroidism is a condition when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones.

Generally, there are mainly three types of hypothyroidism seen among patients. The first is the apparent type in which the patient’s TSH levels are very high, and T4 and T3 levels are low. In such cases, the diagnosis is straightforward, and the symptoms are easily alleviated by proper treatment.

The second type of hypothyroidism is called subclinical hypothyroidism. In this case, TSH levels in the patient will be high, but levels of T3 and T4 will be within the normal ranges. This makes the diagnosis and treatment a little trickier for the doctors.

The next type of hypothyroidism is called functional hypothyroidism. In such cases, all the lab work will give you a normal result. Yet, the patient will suffer from a drop in metabolism and low basal body temperatures and other hypothyroidism symptoms.

Yes. Anyone can undergo a full spectrum to get a proper diagnosis.

There are little to no risks associated with the evaluation and treatment of thyroid diseases. However, there is a significant risk involved if you keep the condition untreated, as it can lead to bone loss, dementia, cognitive decline, obesity, and abnormal lipid and glucose metabolism.

The duration of the treatment will vary from person to person. If you can identify and treat the underlying cause, there is a chance the patient might come off of thyroid-replacement-therapy.

These are symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

When compared to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism is more common.

Yes. It is true. This is because some of the hyperthyroidism symptoms, such as the absence of menstruation, menstrual changes, hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia, mimic menopause symptoms.

Thyroid levels are often checked only when a person has thyroid symptoms or a family history of thyroid disease or some autoimmune disease.

If you are diagnosed with a thyroid nodule, you carry a small but significant risk of around 5 % to develop thyroid cancer. Researches show that the risk is significantly increased as the size of the nodule increases or if you have a family history of thyroid cancer.

Yes. You must receive the treatment for your thyroid disease if you are pregnant. This is because if thyroid disease is left untreated, it can pose a serious threat to a pregnant woman and her fetus.

Get a blood test done to check the thyroid hormones, namely T3 and T4, to find out if you are hypothyroid. However, the diagnosis can be further refined by measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), the primary function of which is to act on the thyroid gland to stimulate T3 and T4 production. Keep in mind that having an unusually high level of TSH is a clear indication of hypothyroidism.

If you have any of the symptoms described here, or if you want to know more about the disease, please call us at 843-572-1600 or schedule an appointment with us online.