If you experience changes in your energy levels, body weight, hair, or mood, it could be because of a thyroid disorder. At TRiiBE Medical LLC in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, family medicine specialists Uloma Ibe, MD, Abimbola Hillard, CRNP, and their exceptional staff detect and treat thyroid problems to give you the quality of life that you desire. Call the office to learn more or book an appointment with TRiiBE Medical LLC online today.
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front part of your neck that makes thyroid hormone. This hormone helps regulate your metabolism, or how fast your body burns calories and maintains essential functions. When left untreated, thyroid hormone problems can cause harmful, even debilitating, symptoms and complications.
Examples of thyroid disorders include:
Many of these conditions require treatment to reduce the risk of complications.
Common symptoms of a thyroid disorder include:
Thyroid disorders are more common in women than in men. At the first sign of a hormone problem, see the specialists at TRiiBE Medical LLC for an evaluation.
To determine if you have a problem with your thyroid gland, the specialists at TRiiBE Medical LLC discuss your symptoms and medical history with you. They check your vital signs, complete a physical examination, and feel the thyroid gland in your neck.
The providers also recommend you undergo blood tests and sometimes a thyroid biopsy or an ultrasound to develop a more in-depth picture of the health of your thyroid gland.
If you have a thyroid disorder, the TRiiBE Medical LLC specialists might recommend you take medications, undergo radioiodine therapy, or have all or part of your thyroid gland removed during minor surgery. They may refer you to an endocrinologist if needed.
If you have thyroid cancer, you might need additional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy, to prevent cancer from spreading to other parts of your body.
To learn more about thyroid problems or find out if you have one, call the TRiiBE Medical LLC office or schedule an appointment online today.