Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid disorders range from a small, harmless enlarged gland (goiter) to cancer, although cancer is quite rare. The most common disorders involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones or hyperthyroidism. Insufficient hormone production is hypothyroidism.

The thyroid gland hormones influence almost all of the metabolic processes in your body, controlling the way your body breaks down food. Your body either uses that energy immediately or stores it for the future. The hormones regulate your body’s metabolism by telling organs how fast or slow they should work. Thyroid hormones also affect your heart, muscles, bones, and cholesterol. So thyroid imbalance can affect your whole body in one way or another.

Symptoms of thyroid disease

Symptoms of a thyroid problem include too much energy or depression, fatigue, and weight gain.

You may

• feel nervous, moody, weak, or tired
• have shaky hands, your heart may beat fast, or you may have problems breathing
• be sweaty or have warm, red, itchy skin
• have more bowel movements than usual
• have fine, soft hair that is falling out
• feel tired, weak, and/or depressed
• have dry skin and brittle nails
• have difficulty standing cold temperatures
• be constipated
• have memory problems or trouble thinking clearly
• experience heavy or irregular menstrual periods
• lose weight even though you eat the same or more than usual

You might mistake symptoms for normal aging, but call the doctor if your symptoms get worse or don’t go away.

Thyroid disorders

Hyperthyroidism affects women much more often than men, most commonly before the age of 40. Symptoms reflect overactivity of the body’s organs, including sweating, feeling hot, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and sometimes eye problems. Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder, triggers the release of excess hormones.

Hypothyroidism results from an underproduction of thyroid hormones. This leads to lower energy levels, causing you to feel weak and tired. Older women particularly are more likely to develop hypothyroidism. Untreated, hypothyroidism can raise cholesterol levels and make you more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. It can harm your unborn baby if untreated.

Treating thyroid disorders

Hyperthyroidism treatment, most often beta-blockers like radioactive iodine and anti-thyroid medicine, includes regular blood tests to make sure you are making enough thyroid hormone.

Hypothyroidism treatment, usually thyroid hormone pills, should give you:

• Improved energy level
• Gradual weight loss
• Improved mood and mental function
• Improved pumping of the heart and improved digestive tract function
• Reduction in the size of an enlarged thyroid gland

If you have unresolved menopausal-like symptoms but are being treated with estrogen, you may be suffering from undiagnosed thyroid disease. If menopause symptoms persist, ask the doctor for a thyroid test. Treatment is easily achieved with thyroid replacement therapy.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Nangrani to discuss your personalized treatment plan

Call now for a consultation with Dr. Nangrani if you are having any of the symptoms mentioned above. She will help you sort out a program to regain your health.

You, our client, are our top priority here at Vedas Medical Spa & Wellness Center. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, our North Houston office is conveniently located only minutes from I-45 (Houston’s North Freeway). Come get acquainted with Dr. Nangrani, our board-certified Medical Director. She has practiced for over 15 years. Please call our office to schedule your free consultation (281) 298-5476

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