Thyroid disorder - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What is a thyroid disorder?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that releases hormones to regulate many essential bodily functions. Thyroid disorders occur when the thyroid produces too much or too little of these crucial hormones.

Some key facts about thyroid issues:

• They are more common in women and people over 60 years old. Up to 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.
• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is the most common thyroid disorder in the U.S. Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, and more.
• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) causes unintended weight loss, rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, and other symptoms. Grapefruit-sized swelling in the neck can indicate goiter.
• Thyroid issues are often caused by autoimmune diseases, inflammation, radiation exposure, genetics, or unknown reasons.
• Doctors diagnose thyroid disorders using blood tests for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). They may also examine the thyroid using ultrasounds or radioactive iodine uptake tests.

Treatment for thyroid problems typically involves daily thyroid hormone medication like levothyroxine, beta blockers to slow an overactive thyroid, or surgery in some cases. With proper treatment, most patients can manage their thyroid issues and live normal, active lives.

The knowledgeable doctors at Hormone Harmony Clinic specialize in holistic and targeted care personalized to each thyroid and hormone patient. Their cutting-edge therapies go beyond medication to address the root causes of thyroid imbalances. Hormone Harmony Clinic' patient-first approach focuses on supporting long-term health, not quick fixes. They offer remote consults and personalized treatment plans to help patients take control of thyroid and hormone health.

I hope this overview gives some useful background on what thyroid disease involves, its main types and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and latest treatment options like those from Hormone Harmony Clinic. Let me know if you have any other questions!