Thyroid

The thyroid produces hormones that are essential for good health and well-being. There is a wide range of symptoms, with varying levels of severity, many that affect your metabolism, mental functions, energy level, and bowel movements. At Herzog Vitality Center, we are dedicated to providing our patients with compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional care. If you would like a thyroid evaluation, please click to request an appointment.

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Frequently asked questions

HOW DOES THE THYROID AFFECT THE BODY?
The thyroid is a neck gland that produces the hormones that regulate your body’s energy use and numerous other important functions. Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid is underactive, causing your body processes to slow down and/or change. While most people don’t experience any symptoms in the early stages of hypothyroidism, it can lead to severe health issues down the road such as obesity, joint pain, infertility, and heart disease. It’s important to have your thyroid evaluated if you think you may have a thyroid hormone imbalance.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID?
Anyone can have hypothyroidism, but it’s more likely to occur in women, especially over the age of 60. If you have three or more of the following symptoms, you may have an underactive thyroid: Overly tired, sluggish, or lethargic, Dry hair and skin, Weight gain in the midsection, Poor memory and concentration, Depression and irritability, Feeling foggy, Aching muscles and joint pain, Constipation, Hair loss, Low libido. Because many of these symptoms are often associated with a number of other conditions, it’s best to have your doctor run a test to confirm thyroid hormone levels.
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WHAT IS THYROFLEX™?
Thyroflex™ is a noninvasive, FDA-certified thyroid test, providing comprehensive results in just five minutes. With these results, we can quickly identify if your thyroid function is underactive, overactive or within the normal range. If you are already on thyroid medication, the impressive accuracy and in-depth information from the Thyroflex test is a great way to ensure that you are on the appropriate thyroid replacement dosage.
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ARE THERE OTHER THYROID TESTING OPTIONS?
Another method of thyroid testing is blood testing. While this method provides information on how much hormone is available and what form it’s in, there are certain diseases where a blood test may not be accurate. Herzog Vitality Center uses the innovative and noninvasive Thyroflex™ testing method to determine what’s happening inside your cells, rather than on the outside of your cells in your blood. Thyroflex effectively tests how well your body is using the thyroid hormone. If you have a thyroid disorder, you might notice some of the following symptoms: Fatigue, Heightened temperature sensitivity, Constipation, Dry skin and thinning hair, Weight gain, Puffy face, Muscle weakness and impaired memory, Elevated blood cholesterol level. The Thyroflex test shows 88% of thyroid production, while blood work shows only 18%. Thyroflex is an ideal way to obtain more accurate thyroid production levels and get on a correct dosage, while having the added benefit of avoiding the use of needles. If you think you may be having issues with your thyroid, or are experiencing any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism, please call to request an appointment today. Our staff has extensive knowledge and experience with hormone conditions and can work with you to restore your body’s health and well-being.
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