Symptoms diagnosis nodules cancer TSH and treatments. A clear concise summary.
Fatigue mood shifts weight changes temperature sensitivity irregular heartbeat hair thinning dry skin bowel changes focus problems menstrual irregularities.
A small butterfly shaped gland in the neck. Produces T3 and T4 regulating metabolism temperature heart rhythm and energy. Imbalance affects many systems.
TSH is the first step. High TSH usually suggests low thyroid activity low TSH suggests high activity. Free T4 T3 antibodies and ultrasound refine diagnosis.
Fatigue cold intolerance weight gain dry skin constipation low mood slow pulse. Treatment relies on daily hormone replacement and regular monitoring.
Anxiety rapid heartbeat heat intolerance weight loss tremor. Causes include Graves nodules thyroiditis. Treatment medication radioactive iodine surgery.
Nodules are common mostly benign. Ultrasound tests biopsy if needed. Monitor or treat. Goiter may cause swallowing issues.
Eye bulging dryness double vision eyelid swelling. Managed by endocrinology and ophthalmology. Drops medications surgery if needed.
Painless neck lump voice change swallowing difficulty. Ultrasound and fine needle biopsy. Treatment surgery radioactive iodine follow up.