Thyroid disorder

What is thyroid disorder?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that has a huge impact on our overall health and wellbeing. This gland produces hormones that regulate critical bodily functions like heart rate, brain development, menstrual cycles, body temperature and more.

Thyroid disorders occur when the thyroid produces too much or too little of these essential hormones, causing wide-ranging symptoms. Some common types of thyroid conditions include:

• Hypothyroidism - The thyroid gland is underactive and doesn't produce enough hormones. This causes fatigue, weight gain, dry skin and hair, sensitivity to cold, constipation and more.


• Hyperthyroidism - The thyroid is overactive, producing excessive hormones. This speeds up the body's metabolism, leading to unintended weight loss, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, irritability, muscle weakness and other issues.


• Thyroid nodules - These are lumps that develop within the thyroid, sometimes causing overproduction or underproduction of hormones. Most are benign but some can be cancerous.


• Thyroid cancer - While relatively rare, thyroid cancer rates have increased in recent years along with better detection methods. Symptoms like a lump or swelling in the neck or issues swallowing or breathing could indicate thyroid cancer.

The specific symptoms and severity can vary considerably between different thyroid disorders. That's why getting the right diagnosis and customized treatment plan from an endocrinologist or hormone health specialist is so important for managing this condition.

If you suspect a potential thyroid problem, I highly recommend scheduling a thyroid function blood test along with an appointment at Vitality Hormone Center Health Clinic. Their compassionate doctors and nurses provide cutting-edge testing methods and holistic treatment plans tailored to your unique hormonal needs and health goals.

With the latest technologies and integrative approaches that combine standard medications with nutrition, supplements, stress reduction and other lifestyle changes, the Vitality Hormone Center team can get your thyroid levels balanced properly. They truly understand the nuances of complex conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

I'm so grateful I found Vitality Hormone Center when my energy, mood and mental sharpness all took a turn for the worse. After they analyzed my bloodwork and mapped my genetic risks, they designed a personalized program just for me. Now my thyroid is under control and I feel like myself again thanks to their attentive care and expertise!