Thyroid Disease Management
Thyroid Disease Management involves diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the thyroid gland, which plays a key role in regulating metabolism, energy, and overall health. The two most common thyroid disorders are hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), which require different treatment approaches, including medication & lifestyle adjustments.
Benefits of Thyroid Disease Management:
- Restores normal thyroid function: Treatment aims to bring thyroid hormone levels back to normal, improving metabolism and energy production.
- Improves quality of life: Proper thyroid disease management helps alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, or weight loss, and mood swings, leading to improved daily functioning.
- Prevents complications: Effective management reduces the risk of complications like heart disease, osteoporosis, and infertility associated with thyroid imbalances.
- Enhanced mental clarity and mood stability: Correcting thyroid dysfunction can help improve cognitive function, focus, and emotional well-being.
- Hormone balance: With medications like levothyroxine for hypothyroidism or antithyroid drugs for hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone levels can be controlled, preventing the fluctuations that lead to symptoms.
Symptoms Treated with Thyroid Disease Management:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain (hypothyroidism) or weight loss (hyperthyroidism)
- Hair thinning or hair loss
- Cold intolerance (hypothyroidism) or heat intolerance (hyperthyroidism)
- Mood swings or irritability
- Depression
- Constipation (hypothyroidism) or diarrhea (hyperthyroidism)
- Dry skin and brittle nails
- Muscle weakness or joint pain
- Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat (hyperthyroidism)
In summary, thyroid disease management involves medication, supplement and lifestyle adjustments to balance hormone levels, which helps to manage symptoms like fatigue, weight fluctuations, mood changes, and more. Timely treatment reduces complications and improves overall well-being.
Find out more by contacting us online or calling our Irvine integrative medicine center at (949) 860-7088.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product/service is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This service is not intended to replace consultation with a licensed medical professional.