THYROID DOCTOR

Thyroid Disorder Treatment in Fayetteville & Hope Mills, NC

What is the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in the neck that makes two hormones that are necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally. They are thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The thyroid gland is responsible for these hormones which also regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart function, digestive function, muscle control, bone maintenance, and brain development. 

The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck just below the Adam's apple (larynx). It is butterfly-shaped with two lobes located on both sides of the windpipe (trachea). A normal thyroid gland is not usually visible or able to be felt on the neck.

Signs You May Be Experiencing Thyroid Problems

As with many medical conditions, there can be subtle signs that suggest something is wrong. It is important to pay attention to how your body feels and functions. Some symptoms of thyroid problems are:

  • Fatigue and exhaustion after a good night's sleep
  • Unexplained weight gain or the inability to lose weight
  • Mood issues and swings including anxiety and depressions
  • Low sex drive
  • Fluttery and anxious feeling
  • Painful extremities or muscles
  • High blood pressure
  • Cold hands and feet, consistently having a body temperature lower than 98.5
  • Dry cracking skin, brittle nails, and excessive hair loss
  • Foggy, fuzzy brain activity, poor concentration, and memory
  • Neck swelling
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is a good idea to give us a call to come in and make an appointment to have your thyroid checked out.  Once we have a diagnosis we can move on to the next step and explore treatment options for your potential thyroid disorder. Please give us a call today if you are in the Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Raeford, or Hope Mills, NC area.
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