The thyroid gland is the largest gland located in the neck. It manages how quickly our bodies use energy, makes vital proteins, and controls how sensitive our body is to other hormones. Thyroid disorders include HYPERTHYROIDISM which increases thyroid activity abnormally. HYPOTHYROIDISM is the exact opposite and decreases thyroid function abnormally.
Signs and Symptoms to look for!
- Dry Skin
- Feeling Cold
- Constipation
- Abnormal Weight Gain
- Palpitations
- Muscle Weakness
- Excessive Sweatiness
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Excessive or Prolonged Menstrual Cycle
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Decreased Concentration
- Nervousness
- Fluid Retention
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms it may be time to see a doctor.
At Dominion Internal Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Ackerman, Dr. Michael Ackerman, and Dr. Robert Lin will share their expertise with you by diagnosing and setting up a personalized treatment plan to get you back to a healthy lifestyle. Don’t wait. Please call (540) 878-5408 for more information or to schedule an appointment with your neighborhood specialists. We are now accepting CareFirst!
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While hyperthyroidism may cause thyrotoxicosis they are not synonymous medical conditions; some patients may develop thyrotoxicosis as a result of inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis), which may cause the release of excessive thyroid hormone already stored in the gland but does not cause accelerated hormone production. *;..’
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Iodine deficiency is often cited as the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide but it can be caused by many other factors. It can result from the lack of a thyroid gland or from iodine-131 treatment, and can also be associated with increased stress. Severe hypothyroidism in infants can result in cretinism..’`,
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