Thyroid Disorders & Thyroid Surgery
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the front of the neck, enclosed across the windpipe (trachea). The function of the thyroid gland is to produce hormones, which look after every aspect of the metabolism.
When the thyroid lacks proper functioning it affects the activity of the entire body. And any condition that upsets the thyroid gland’s functioning is known as a thyroid disorder.
The process of developing thyroid hormone excessively inside the body is called hyperthyroidism. Likewise, when the thyroid hormone is produced less than the required quantity it is termed hypothyroidism.
From the health point of view, both conditions are serious and require treatment and consultation at the earliest from the best thyroid doctor. There is no age bar for thyroid disease, it can affect anyone – men, women, infants, teenagers and the elderly – with any age group.
The main causes for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism thyroid disorder include
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Conditions under hypothyroidism:
- Thyroiditis
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
- Postpartum thyroiditis
- Iodine deficiency
- A non-functioning thyroid gland
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Conditions under hyperthyroidism:
- Graves’ disease
- Nodules
- Thyroiditis
- Excessive iodine
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
There is a long list of symptoms attached to the thyroid disease one can experience. However, as the symptoms under a thyroid condition are somewhat identical to the indications of other medical conditions, it is not easy to establish a thyroid issue.
The thyroid disorder is divided into two groups – hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Symptoms of overactive hyperthyroidism thyroid may include:
- Unease, irritability and nervousness.
- An enlarged thyroid gland or a goitre
- Muscle weakness and tremors.
- Troubled sleep
- Weight loss
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Sensitivity towards heat
- Eye problems, such as eye irritation, etc.
Symptoms of underactive hypothyroidism thyroid may include:
- Tired feel (fatigue)
- Weight gain
- Experiencing absentmindedness
- Heavy and frequent menstrual periods
- Dry and coarse hair
- Hoarse voice
- Intolerance to cold temperatures
If one or more symptoms mentioned above occur for more than a week, a visit to any thyroid disorder and surgery hospital is a must.
Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease
diagnosis of thyroid disorder disease is a complex procedure as its symptoms can be easily confused with any other medical condition. Here, searching over the web for a thyroid specialist near me may prove fruitful. And to help determine the real symptoms behind a thyroid issue below tests are suggested by the thyroid doctors
Blood Tests
Imaging Tests
Physical Exams
FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology)
Treatment of Thyroid Disease
The objective of the thyroid doctor will be to normalise the thyroid hormone levels. Depending upon the age and gender of the patient and severity of the patient condition-specific treatment can be given to improve thyroid condition.
The treatment for hyperthyroidism may include:
Antithyroid drugs (methimazole and propylthiouracil)
Radioactive iodine
Beta blockers
Surgery
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