The thyroid gland is a tiny gland
small gland but performs numerous functions.
It is Butterfly-shaped structure; located in front of your windpipe
(trachea) below the thyroid cartilage. The main function of the thyroid gland
is to produce and releases hormones that regulate metabolism, heart function,
digestion, muscle control, bone strength, energy levels, and even mental states.
In women thyroid diseases is very
common and is generally overlooked. Thyroid diseases are more prevalent right
after pregnancy or menopause, a time when your body is adjusting to so many
changes. Thyroid problems can cause severe heart problems, stroke, brittle
bones, loss of consciousness, or other serious health problems. Therefore it is
essential that it is important to get a thyroid screening (blood test) to know
and assess whether the thyroid gland is functioning optimally or not.
The two most common conditions of
the thyroid gland are:
Ø
Hypothyroidism:
An underactive thyroid producing and releasing too little of the thyroid
hormones, known as T3 and T4.
Ø
Hyperthyroidism:
An overactive thyroid producing and releasing too much T3 and T4.
Symptoms vary accordingly
in both conditions:
|
·
Weight
gain
·
Slowed
heart rate
·
Tired
or sluggish
·
Hair
loss
·
Feeling
cold more often than usual
·
Dry
skin
·
Brittle
nails
·
Numbness
or tingling in the hands
·
Constipation
·
Abnormal
menstrual periods
|
·
Weight
loss
· Increased
heart rate, blood pressure and heart palpitations
·
Anxiety
·
Insomnia
·
Restlessness
·
Irritability
·
Hair
loss
·
Excessive
sweating and an aversion to heat
·
Muscle
weakness or trembling hands
·
Vision
problems
·
Diarrhoea
·
Irregular
menstrual periods
|
Thyroid disorders are assessed
easily via blood test, and can usually be treated effectively with medication
and/or a dietary regimen. In rare cases,
surgery may be indicated.
At Wockhardt hospital our team of endocrinologists diagnose
and treat patients with thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism,
hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
The goals established for
treatment of Thyroid treatment basically involves
·
Identify
the risk factors
·
Treat
the underlying cause
·
Thyroid
Replacement Therapy (T3 OR T4 OR COMBINATION)
·
Radioactive
iodine, Anti-thyroid medications or surgery
·
Nutritional
supplementation
·
Life
style modification
·
Diet
management
·
Prevention
and treatment of complications
At Wockhardt Hospital our endocrinology department is supported by state
of the art diagnostic services the clinic carries out a complete thyroid
profile, ultrasound, fine needle aspiration cytology, isotope scanning, radio-iodine
treatment and surgery.
If you have any of the above
symptoms, please visit out Endocrinology department at Wockhardt Hospital
for a proper evaluation and treatment.
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