January is National Thyroid Awareness Month

January 17, 2013

Symptoms of an Overactive or Underactive Thyroid…
Hyperthyroidism means too much thyroid hormone is being produced by the thyroid gland and the thyroid gland is overactive.
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

Nervousness, Anxiety
Irritability
Increased perspiration
Heart racing
Hand tremors
Difficulty sleeping
Thinning of skin, brittle hair
Muscle weakness
Frequent bowel movements
Weight loss
High energy
Fatigue

Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland cannot make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally and the thyroid is underactive.
Symptoms of Hyporthyroidism

Intolerance to cold
Extreme fatigue
Lack of energy
Dry skin
Forgetfulness
Depression
Constipation
Weight gain

There are many causes of thyroid disorders. For more complete information, visit your doctor or go to the American Thyroid Association website at www.thyroid.org

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I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the attention you gave me last week. My son was started on antibiotics and ear drops. Within 24 hours he began to feel better. The poor kid had been going to school in tears because he was afraid of missing any more days, but feeling (and looking) just awful! He's not been able to even think about lacrosse practice, but thanks to starting him on antibiotics, he was thrilled to return to practice today.

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Patient

Somers, NY