Thyroid Disorder Management

THYROID DISORDER MANAGEMENT

HYPOTHYROIDISM

Are you are feeling dull, tired, fatigued, irritable, gaining weight without any reasons, feeling too cold, having hair fall. If you are experiencing any or many of these symptoms, you should get your thyroid checked. 

The Thyroid is an endocrine gland situated in the front of the neck. It secretes hormones called T3 and T4 in the blood, which regulate the metabolism of the body. It is like a small internal clock of the body. The Thyroid gland decides the speed with which your heart beats, the intestine’s movement, hair growth rate, and even the monthly menstrual cycle.

Hypothyroidism is when your body does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

Common Symptoms

  • Tiredness
  • Constipation
  • Increased sensitivity to cold
  • Hair fall
  • Muscle cramps
  • Swelling on the face, neck and feet.

Why to treat?

Not treating Hypothyroidism can lead to problems lie infertility, heart problems, injury to nerves, and sometimes it can even be fatal.

Treatment

Levothyroxine ( T4 ) is given in tablet form. T4 given in tablet form gets converted to T3 in the body, and eventually, the TSH normalises. Once started, the tablet should not be discontinued without consulting us.

Pregnancy

Book an appointment as soon as you get to know that you are pregnant. Pregnancy demands a higher dose of thyroxine as the baby cannot produce its own thyroid hormone for the first 3 months and is dependant on the mother for the same. Not treating Hypothyroidism in pregnancy can increase spotting, increase blood pressure, and occasionally deliver early delivery.

DO NOT STOP / REDUCE / INCREASE THE DOSE OF MEDICATION WITHOUT OUR CONSULTATION.

HYPERTHYROIDISM

Are you experiencing weight loss, hair loss, anxiety, palpitations and increased frequency of motions? You may be suffering from Hyperthyroidism.

The Thyroid is an endocrine gland situated in the front of the neck. It secretes hormones called T3 and T4 in the blood, which regulate the metabolism of the body. It is like a small internal clock of the body. The thyroid gland decides the speed with which your heart beats, the intestine movement, hair growth rate, and even the monthly menstrual cycles.

Hyperthyroidism is diagnosed when your body produces or releases an excess amount of thyroid hormones.

Common Symptoms
  • Weight loss
  • Increased sweating
  • Heat intolerance
  • Muscle weakness
  • Increased hunger
  • Irritation
  • Anxiety
  • Palpitations
Why to treat?

The symptoms are very distressing. If untreated, in elderly patients or those with underlying heart disease, it can be dangerous. It can cause osteoporosis, increased blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure.

Treatment

Treatment of Hyperthyroidism depends on the diagnosis. 

  • Transient or temporary
  • Long-lasting or long term
Transient hyperthyroidism requires only symptomatic treatment. Long-lasting thyroid illness requires medications for up to 18-24 months. It is essential to have a correct diagnosis of hyperthyroidism as it will decide the management plan.

Pregnancy

Book an appointment as soon as you get to know that you are pregnant. Certain medications need to change during pregnancy to avoid side effects on the baby. It is best to consult us before planning a pregnancy; however, with modifications, it is perfectly safe to plan a pregnancy with hyperthyroidism without any adverse effects on the mother and the baby.