Best Thyroid Disorder Treatment | Halsted Surgical Clinic Chennai

Accurate evaluation of thyroid swellings through physical examination and imaging techniques to Devise precise treatment plans for complete relief

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The thyroid is a small gland as little as a butterfly and is located in the lower portion of your neck. It secretes hormones like T3 (triiodothyronine), and T4 ( thyroxine). These hormones help in controlling your body’s metabolism. Thyroid swelling or goitre can occur due to iodine deficiency, autoimmune disease, solitary or multinodular goitre, and cancer. The derangement of thyroid hormones can result in hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. At Halsted, we evaluate the thyroid swellings through physical examination and use imaging techniques like thyroid ultrasound to diagnose and come up with apt treatment procedures.

Common Thyroid Conditions

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Goitre

Hypothyroidism- Less Hormone Production
Hypothyroidism is one of the most commonly seen thyroid disorders. In this, the thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone in very less quantity than required. It often goes unrecognised for years before it is finally diagnosed and treated. This can cause profound health implications.

Causes

Thyroid gland inflammation (This can happen in postpartum thyroiditis, acute thyroiditis, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis)
Any health issues related to hypothalamus or pituitary glands
Body’s resistance to the thyroid hormone

Symptoms

Swelling of body
Difficulty to tolerate cold temperatures
Drying of skin
Depression and tiredness
Constipation
Irregularities in the menstrual cycle
Difficulty in concentrating
Pain in joints and muscles
Fatigue

Hyperthyroidism - Excess Hormone Production
Hyperthyroidism is the condition in which the thyroid gland produces hormones in excess. It can be due to many reasons, but the most common is the Graves' diseases. In this disease, the antibodies keep stimulating the thyroid gland to produce hormones excessively.

Causes

Grave’s disease
Excess intake of iodine
Thyroid inflammation
Tumours in ovaries or testes
Thyroid gland nodules
Nodules in goitre

Symptoms

Elevated blood pressure levels
Increased heart rate
Excessive sweating
Sudden weight loss
Irregular menstrual cycles
Frequent bowel movements
Nervousness and anxiety
Tiredness and tremors
Intolerance to heat
Difficulty in concentrating

Goitre- Thyroid Gland Enlargement
Goitre refers to the enlargement of the thyroid gland. The gland enlarges in such a way that it ends up compressing the other vital parts like oesophagus and trachea. This can make swallowing and breathing difficult for the affected person.

Causes

Graves' disease
Thyroid cancer
Radiation exposure
Hashimoto's disease
Thyroiditis
Nodules in goitre

Symptoms

Swelling of neck
Hoarse voice
Swelling of neck vein
Coughing
Difficulty in breathing
Wheezing
Increased heartbeat
Excessive sweating
Diarrhoea

Thyroid Disorders- Diagnosis And Treatment

You can suspect a thyroid disorder based on common signs and symptoms, a proven medical history, or with the help of blood tests that reveal irregularities in the levels of antibodies, T3, and T4. A physical examination conducted by an expert medical practitioner can help detect a thyroid disorder.

Treatment

Medications

Synthetic thyroid hormone pills
Medicines to reduce thyroid hormone levels
Medicines to prevent the release of hormone from the gland
Radioactive ablation to destroy thyroid tissue selectively.

Thyroid Surgery

To remove a large goitre.
To remove a hyperfunctioning nodule inside the gland.
To eliminate the possibility of cancer.

A Healthy You- The Halsted Promise

We promise you relief, comfort and health. Whatever be your thyroid issue, talk to us and get the right diagnosis! Treat it right to heal it well!

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