Thyroid disorders impact how your body uses energy. The thyroid gland in your neck produces thyroid hormones that control your metabolism. When your thyroid makes too many or too few hormones, it can cause problems.
Hyperthyroidism happens when your thyroid is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. Some common symptoms are:
- Rapid heartbeat
- Losing weight without trying
- Sweating
- Feeling anxious or irritable
Hypothyroidism is the opposite - an underactive thyroid that doesn't make enough hormone. Symptoms can include:
- Feeling tired all the time
- Gaining weight easily
- Feeling cold more often
- Constipation
- Dry skin and hair
Both hyper and hypothyroidism are often caused by
autoimmune disorders. This is when your immune system attacks healthy cells, including your thyroid gland cells. Other times, nodules or tumors on your thyroid can produce too many or too few hormones.
Thyroid hormone blood tests help diagnose thyroid problems by measuring your actual hormone levels. Based on the results, your doctor may prescribe synthetic thyroid hormones to get your levels balanced again.
If you suspect a thyroid issue, get checked out right away. Ignoring symptoms allows imbalances to worsen over time and lead to more health issues. The expert physicians at
Revive Hormone Institute specialize in thyroid and hormone-related disorders. We provide cutting-edge testing and personalized treatment plans to get your body back in balance quickly.
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