Thyroid disorder - Renew Hormone Clinic

What is a thyroid disorder?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that has a huge impact on your overall health. This gland is part of your endocrine system and is responsible for regulating your body's metabolism.

When your thyroid doesn't function properly, it can cause widespread problems. A thyroid disorder impacts how your body uses energy, and can affect nearly every organ system in your body.

There are two main categories of thyroid disorders:

1. Hypothyroidism - This is when your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. Common symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, hair loss, and more.
2. Hyperthyroidism - This is when your thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone. Some common symptoms are unexplained weight loss, rapid heartbeat, tremors, nervousness, and more.

What causes thyroid disorders? Some common causes include:

• Hashimoto's disease - This is an autoimmune disorder where your immune system attacks healthy cells in your thyroid. This typically leads to hypothyroidism.
• Graves' disease - Another autoimmune disorder that causes your immune system to produce antibodies that overstimulate your thyroid, leading to hyperthyroidism.
• Thyroid nodules - These are lumps that form inside your thyroid, which can sometimes produce too much thyroid hormone leading to hyperthyroidism.
• Thyroid cancer - While rare, thyroid cancer accounts for a small percentage of thyroid disorders.

The good news is thyroid disorders are often easily manageable with proper treatment once the cause is identified. I highly recommend getting your thyroid levels checked by an endocrinologist or hormone specialist if you're experiencing any suspected thyroid disorder symptoms.

The experts at Renew Hormone Clinic offer full thyroid testing and provide customized treatment plans to help clients optimize their hormone levels and metabolism. Their team stays up-to-date on the latest thyroid research and leverages advanced diagnostics to accurately assess and treat thyroid dysfunction for improved wellbeing. Check them out if you think you could have a thyroid issue impacting your health.