Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
About underactive thyroid symptoms If you suffer from fatigue, weight gain, memory lapses, hair loss and cold sensitivity, and you haven’t been able to figure out the cause, you may be suffering from a simple problem experienced by millions: Your thyroid may be underactive. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the throat. Like the other … [Read more...] about Is Your Thyroid Underactive?
Hypothyroidism symptoms Hypothyroidism symptoms are fairly common. Depending upon how severe your particular condition is, the symptoms of hypothyroidism that you suffer will vary. As a general rule of thumb, for most patients, the hypothyroidism symptoms tend to develop slowly over a number of years. Often times, certain symptoms of hypothyroidism are attributed to aging, … [Read more...] about Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Fatigue from Hyperthyroid Disease One of the most difficult symptoms of hyperthyroid disease is the fatigue and weakness that it causes. Many people are surprised to learn that fatigue is aggravated by this form of thyroid disease. The association with an over active thyroid sounds like it would make you more energetic. The reverse is actually true. Your body is burning so … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Fatigue Resulting from Hyperthyroid Disease
Thyroid Symptoms that May Indicate a Problem with Thyroid Function The thyroid is a gland located within the neck that is responsible for a variety of different important metabolic functions within the body. This gland is shaped like a butterfly, and if a problem exists with the thyroid, several varied symptoms may occur in the human body. Many people mistakenly attribute … [Read more...] about Thyroid Symptoms
Complications Caused by Hypothyroidism The most common problem associated with an underactive thyroid is weight gain and difficulty in losing weight. That is just one of the many problems, some even life-threatening, that can arise from long-term hypothyroidism. Some of the complications caused by hypothyroidism that develop from the disease are easily reversed during … [Read more...] about Complications Caused by Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Symptoms in Women What is thyroid disease? And what are the thyroid symptoms in women? These are important questions, especially if you’re dealing with problems you suspect may be caused by your thyroid gland. Following are a few answers to get you started. First, thyroid disease is any one of several conditions afflicting the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland … [Read more...] about Thyroid Symptoms in Women
How the Parathyroid Glands Work The parathyroid glands are a very interesting organ. They have a very important job all their own, but are often overshadowed by the gland where they call home, the thyroid. On the back of the thyroid gland are four very small parathyroid glands the size of a grain of rice. Each one is positioned at the top and bottom of the rear of the … [Read more...] about How the Parathyroid Glands Work
Common Symptoms of Thyroid Problems in Women Thyroid disorders in women are more common than thyroid problems in men. Unfortunately, many women do not receive a proper diagnosis for a thyroid disorder until the problem has passed the early stages. A deeper understanding of who is most at risk and the common symptoms of thyroid problems will help individuals to take a more … [Read more...] about Common Symptoms of Thyroid Problems in Women
Hashimoto’s Disease - The Most Common Thyroid Problem There are a number of thyroid disorders that can wreak havoc on the body’s normal functioning. Hashimoto’s disease is the most common among these disorders and can occur in individuals of any age. However, this thyroid problem is most common among middle aged women. As an autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto’s disease occurs … [Read more...] about Hashimoto’s Disease: The Most Common Thyroid Problem
