Thyroid Conditions

About 20 million Americans have a form of thyroid disease, which can cause an abnormal metabolism and unpleasant symptoms when left untreated. At Cyrus Medical Office in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, internal medicine specialist Golali Nejati, MD, and the team diagnose and treat thyroid conditions. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today. 

What are thyroid conditions?

Thyroid conditions, or thyroid diseases, are concerns affecting thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. 

The thyroid hormone is responsible for controlling how effectively your body creates energy from food. When the thyroid gland doesn’t function properly, it can cause negative and sometimes dangerous symptoms or complications. 

What are the different types of thyroid conditions?

Examples of thyroid problems might include:

• Hypothyroidism: too little thyroid hormone production 
• Hyperthyroidism: too much thyroid hormone production
• Thyroiditis: swelling of the thyroid gland
• Postpartum thyroiditis: thyroiditis appearing after pregnancy
• Goiter: thyroid gland enlargement
• Thyroid nodules: lumps on the thyroid gland
• Thyroid cancer: cancer of the thyroid gland

The type of thyroid disease you have determines the most appropriate way to treat your condition.

Which symptoms can thyroid conditions cause?

Thyroid problems might cause the following symptoms:

• Appetite changes
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Fatigue or changes in energy levels
• Heart rate changes
• Cold or heat sensitivity
• Depression, anxiety, irritability, or nervousness
• Skin or hair changes
• Irregular menstruation in women
• Trouble sleeping

See the experts at Cyrus Medical Office at the first sign of a thyroid condition to receive the treatment needed to normalize your thyroid hormone levels.

What are the risk factors for thyroid conditions?

While anyone can develop a thyroid disease, its risk factors may include:

• Being female
• Turner syndrome
• Family history of thyroid disease
• Iodine deficiency
• Being older than 60
• Having an autoimmune disease
• Previous radiation therapy to the neck or head

Women are 5-8 times more likely than men to have a thyroid disease. 

How are thyroid conditions diagnosed?

The Cyrus Medical Office team reviews your symptoms and medical history, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical exam to diagnose thyroid disease or determine how well you're managing your condition. 

They may order in-house blood tests, an ultrasound, a biopsy, or other diagnostic tests. 

How are thyroid conditions treated?

Your personalized thyroid disease treatment plan might consist of:

• Diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes
• Medical weight loss
• Dietary supplements
• Medications 
• Radioiodine therapy 
• Surgery 

You typically can’t prevent thyroid disease, but managing it can eliminate bothersome symptoms and reduce your risk of complications. Follow up with the Cyrus Medical Office team to ensure exceptional health outcomes.

Schedule an evaluation at Cyrus Medical Office by phone or request one online today if you're concerned about a potential thyroid condition.