Thyroid Screening |
Thyroid disease is estimated to affect 27 million Americans, with more
than half undiagnosed. The thyroid is a small bow tie shaped gland
located in the neck that produces several hormones. These hormones
help oxygen get into cells. It is the "master" of the metabolism. Thyroid
hormones stimulate processes throughout the body. During a thyroid
ultrasound screening, we can screen for cysts on the thyroid and
indicate the size of the thyroid. Routine blood work only indicates
hormone levels.
Facts:
Risk Factors:
Symptoms
Early thyroid cancer often does not cause symptoms. But as the cancer grows,
the following symptoms may arise:
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
than half undiagnosed. The thyroid is a small bow tie shaped gland
located in the neck that produces several hormones. These hormones
help oxygen get into cells. It is the "master" of the metabolism. Thyroid
hormones stimulate processes throughout the body. During a thyroid
ultrasound screening, we can screen for cysts on the thyroid and
indicate the size of the thyroid. Routine blood work only indicates
hormone levels.
Facts:
- Thirty million Americans have some growth or nodule on the thyroid gland
- Strikes just as many people as cervical & liver cancer
- 3,000,000 people are suspected of having thyroid cancer
- Often goes undetected because people do not experience any symptoms
- 10 - 15 million Americans have nodules that may be a sign of a thyroid disorder
Risk Factors:
- Radiation exposure
- Family history
- Being female
- Not enough iodine in the diet
Symptoms
Early thyroid cancer often does not cause symptoms. But as the cancer grows,
the following symptoms may arise:
- A lump or nodule, in the front of the neck near the Adams's apple
- Hoarseness or difficulty speaking in normal voice
- Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Pain in the neck or throat
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism
- Intolerance to heat
- Weight loss
- Fatigue and muscle weakness
- Menstrual disturbance
- Impaired fertility
- Mental disturbances
- Sleep disturbances
Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
- Fatigue
- Forgetfulness
- Depression
- Dry, course hair
- Mood swings
- Weight gain
- Hoarse voice
- Dry, coarse skin
- Constipation
Reference
Experts estimate that as many as 13 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but up to 8
million may go undiagnosed. Ultrasound screenings can detect abnormal size, cysts, and
nodules that could indicate a health problem.
Experts estimate that as many as 13 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but up to 8
million may go undiagnosed. Ultrasound screenings can detect abnormal size, cysts, and
nodules that could indicate a health problem.
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