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. Common symptoms are unexplained weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, sweating, thinning hair, and more frequent bowel movements. Graves' disease is the most common cause. Antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine treatment, or thyroid surgery can help balance levels.
With hypothyroidism, your thyroid doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone, slowing your metabolism. You may feel tired, gain weight, or have hair loss, dry skin, constipation, cold sensitivity, and muscle cramps. Hashimoto's disease often leads to low thyroid. Daily levothyroxine treatment restores adequate hormone levels.
Thyroid nodules are lumps in your gland. Most are noncancerous, but some may be malignant. An endocrinologist can evaluate any nodules found during imaging tests and recommend biopsy or monitoring.
The knowledgeable endocrinologists at Harmony Hormone Center provide complete thyroid care. Through accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans, we successfully manage hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, thyroid cancer, and more. Our compassionate experts listen carefully and explain things clearly. We offer thyroid ultrasound scans in our office for convenient monitoring. Contact us today to start feeling your best again!