The thyroid gland, which is located at the base of the neck, is in charge of releasing hormones into the bloodstream. This gland's malfunction can result in a variety of symptoms and complications. The highly experienced specialists at our clinic help diagnose and treat patients with thyroid disorders. Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid gland produces either too much or too little hormones. Thyroid diseases include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. We provide comprehensive, seamless, coordinated, and patient-centered care by keeping patients at the center of our program. From the initial evaluation to treatment and meticulous follow-up monitoring, we use a team approach to coordinate all aspects of patient care. Look no further and schedule a thyroid examination if you are facing any fertility issues, weight issues, or are seeing any recent bodily changes such as excessive sweating, hand tremors, or sleep problems.
Thyroid Myth & Fact
Myth: Your symptoms will go away right away if you start taking thyroid medication
Fact: It takes time for thyroid levels to return to normal. Few people take medication for months before they start feeling better.
Myth: People with thyroid conditions should continue to take medication throughout their lives.
Fact: It is dependent on the cause of your condition. Thyroid issues can occur during or after pregnancy for some women. The thyroid may adjust itself once the body's hormones have stabilized. Also, prescriptions may change over time. At times, individuals with an underactive thyroid may require additional thyroid hormones during pregnancy.
Myth: It's okay to skip medicine if your symptoms aren't bothering you.
Fact: The thyroid hormone is in charge of many vital organ functions. Failure to treat even a mild case of thyroid disease can result in serious health issues such as heart disease, weak bones (osteoporosis), and/or inability to have children (infertility).
Myth: I can stop taking my medications once I feel better and my lab results are normal.
Fact: Regardless of how well you feel, it is critical that you continue to take your medications on a regular basis. Leave the decision to change or discontinue medication to an endocrinologist.
Myth: All thyroid nodules or lumps are cancerous.
Fact: This is not correct. In fact, only about 10% of thyroid nodules are cancerous. Several diagnostic procedures can be used to determine whether your nodule or lump is one of the rare cancerous lumps. Nodules that form in thyroid glands that are functioning normally are less likely to be cancerous than those that form in hyperthyroid patients. Radiation exposure, combined with advanced age, may increase the likelihood of a thyroid lump is cancerous. If thyroid nodules are not cancerous or interfering with your daily life, most doctors will leave them alone and reevaluate them every 6-12 months.
Myth: I must follow a special diet because of my thyroid condition
2. The Thyroid Gland, which is located at
the base of the neck, is in charge of
releasing hormones into the
bloodstream. This gland's malfunction
can result in a variety of symptoms and
complications. The highly experienced
specialists at our clinic help diagnose
and treat patients with thyroid
disorders. Thyroid disease occurs when
the thyroid gland produces either too
much or too little hormones. Thyroid
diseases include hyperthyroidism,
hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, and
Hashimoto's thyroiditis. We provide
comprehensive, seamless, coordinated,
and patient-centered care by keeping
patients at the center of our program.
From the initial evaluation to
treatment and meticulous follow-up
monitoring, we use a team approach to
coordinate all aspects of patient care.
Look no further and schedule a thyroid
examination if you are facing any
fertility issues, weight issues, or are
seeing any recent bodily changes such
as excessive sweating, hand tremors, or2
Thyroid
Disease
3. Myth : Your symptoms will go
away right away if you start
taking thyroid medication.
Fact : It takes time for thyroid
levels to return to normal. Few
people take medication for
months before they start feeling
better.
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Thyroid Myth &
Fact
4. Myth : People with thyroid
conditions should continue to
take medication throughout their
lives.
Fact : It is dependent on the
cause of your condition. Thyroid
issues can occur during or after
pregnancy for some women. The
thyroid may adjust itself once
the body's hormones have
stabilized. Also, prescriptions
may change over time. At times,
individuals with an underactive
thyroid may require additional 4
Thyroid Myth &
Fact
5. Myth : It's okay to skip
medicine if your symptoms aren't
bothering you..
Fact : The thyroid hormone is in
charge of many vital organ
functions. Failure to treat even
a mild case of thyroid disease
can result in serious health
issues such as heart disease,
weak bones (osteoporosis),
and/or inability to have
children (infertility).
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Thyroid Myth &
Fact
6. Thyroid Myth &
Fact
Myth : I can stop taking my
medications once I feel better and
my lab results are normal.
Fact : Regardless of how well you
feel, it is critical that you
continue to take your medications
on a regular basis. Leave the
decision to change or discontinue
medication to an endocrinologist.
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7. Thyroid Myth &
Fact
Myth : I must follow a special diet
because of my thyroid condition.
Fact : Thyroid disease is not a
lifestyle disease. Don't feed your
brain with false information from
non-medical websites. People with
thyroid disorders, like everyone
else, need to eat a healthy, well-
balanced diet. Thyroid disorders are
not caused by diet, so they won’t
even be cured by diet. Get in touch
with our endocrinologist if you
suspect you have a thyroid disorder.
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8. Thyroid Myth &
Fact
Myth : It is a female disorder.
Fact : Though, as with most
autoimmune diseases, it affects far
more women than men, men are not
uncommonly diagnosed with
hypothyroidism. TFT levels should be
checked every five years if you are
healthy, but if you have been
diagnosed with hyper/hypothyroidism,
TFT levels should be checked more
frequently.
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