When you go to an endocrinologist for a thyroid screening, your blood will be tested to see if your TSH (thyrotropin-stimulating hormone) and T4 (thyroxin) levels are normal, too high, or too low. If your TSH levels are heightened and your T4 levels are decreased, this is a sign that your thyroid gland is under-producing thyroid hormones and that you have hypothyroidism. If … [Read more...] about Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Archives for September 2014
Thyroid Disorders and Complementary Medicine
By Nurse Alexandra Matkevich Thyroid disease presents in many forms. You may be being investigated and managed for one of these common thyroid problems: Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid cyst Thyroid cancer As part of your management you may have considered a complementary medicine or alternative treatment. It has been estimated that 15% of patients have … [Read more...] about Thyroid Disorders and Complementary Medicine
Signs That You May Have a Problem with Your Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland plays an extremely important role within the body. If this gland begins to malfunction, or stops functioning, many different processes within the body can start to show negative side effects. A malfunctioning thyroid can lead to problems from depression to weight gain, along with many others. There are millions of people out there who suffer from thyroid … [Read more...] about Signs That You May Have a Problem with Your Thyroid Gland
