Hello SoWal,
In an effort to assist you in protecting and maintaining your good health, we would like to help you to understand your thyroid gland a little better. This small butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck, effects almost every aspect of your health. It is estimated that 27 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and more than half are undiagnosed. Ladies, you are at the greatest risk, an estimated 7 times more than men. Your thyroid can either be ?hypo? (under active) or ?hyper? (over active). Some of the symptoms you might experience with hypothyroidism are fatigue, depression, unexplained or excessive weight gain, dry itchy skin, hair loss, feeling cold (especially in your arms and legs), constipation, and muscle cramps. With hyperthyroidism you could experience nervousness and irritability, insomnia, racing heartbeat, muscle weakness in upper arms and thighs, unexplained or excessive weight loss, increased frequency of bowel movements and increased perspiration. Some of the risk factors include: family members with thyroid problems, being female, over 60 years old, being a smoker, pre or post menopausal, and diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
A healthy thyroid gland produces several hormones, two of which (T3 &T4) help to get oxygen into your cells. This in turn helps cells to convert oxygen and calories into energy. You can see how easily your thyroid can affect how you feel in general. With all this info in mind, if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms or have risk factors for thyroid disease, contact your Dr. for advice on how you should proceed. The good news is that most thyroid problems can be easily managed with medication.
If you?re feeling unlike your normal self, you might want to consider having your thyroid checked out. Keep in mind that ProHealth can run all the lab work your Dr. advises at a minimum cost to you. We are located about a mile down from Sacred Heart Hospital at 1131 Mack Bayou Rd. or you can call us at 850-267-0360 with questions or for more detailed directions.
Be safe and take care.
In an effort to assist you in protecting and maintaining your good health, we would like to help you to understand your thyroid gland a little better. This small butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck, effects almost every aspect of your health. It is estimated that 27 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and more than half are undiagnosed. Ladies, you are at the greatest risk, an estimated 7 times more than men. Your thyroid can either be ?hypo? (under active) or ?hyper? (over active). Some of the symptoms you might experience with hypothyroidism are fatigue, depression, unexplained or excessive weight gain, dry itchy skin, hair loss, feeling cold (especially in your arms and legs), constipation, and muscle cramps. With hyperthyroidism you could experience nervousness and irritability, insomnia, racing heartbeat, muscle weakness in upper arms and thighs, unexplained or excessive weight loss, increased frequency of bowel movements and increased perspiration. Some of the risk factors include: family members with thyroid problems, being female, over 60 years old, being a smoker, pre or post menopausal, and diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
A healthy thyroid gland produces several hormones, two of which (T3 &T4) help to get oxygen into your cells. This in turn helps cells to convert oxygen and calories into energy. You can see how easily your thyroid can affect how you feel in general. With all this info in mind, if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms or have risk factors for thyroid disease, contact your Dr. for advice on how you should proceed. The good news is that most thyroid problems can be easily managed with medication.
If you?re feeling unlike your normal self, you might want to consider having your thyroid checked out. Keep in mind that ProHealth can run all the lab work your Dr. advises at a minimum cost to you. We are located about a mile down from Sacred Heart Hospital at 1131 Mack Bayou Rd. or you can call us at 850-267-0360 with questions or for more detailed directions.
Be safe and take care.
