Best Surgeon for Thyroid Disorders/Endocrine Surgery in Pune

The thyroid is a gland within your body that maintains your metabolism and growth. The main disorders related to the thyroid are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and thyroid cancer.

Dr. Rutik Gandhi is an endocrinologist who is an expert in thyroid disorders. He has helped a wide range of patients suffering from thyroid problems like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and more complex ones.

Symptoms

The symptoms differ for different thyroid problems. The main symptoms of hypothyroidism are:

• Fatigue and weakness
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Cold intolerance
• Constipation
• Dry skin and hair
• Hair loss
• Muscle aches and stiffness
• Joint pain
• Depression
• Slowed heart rate
• Menstrual irregularities or heavy periods in women

The main symptoms of hyperthyroidism are:

Healthy breast tissue has a lumpy texture. Schedule a visit with your healthcare practitioner in the event that:

• Weight loss, despite increased appetite
• Rapid heart rate or palpitations
• Tremors or shaky hands
• Anxiety or nervousness
• Heat intolerance
• Sweating
• Difficulty sleeping
• Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea
• Changes in menstrual patterns
• Fatigue and muscle weakness

Some of the common symptoms of all thyroid problems are:

• Slow or rapid heart rate.
• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain.
• Difficulty tolerating cold or heat.
• Depression or anxiety.
• Irregular menstrual periods.

When to see a doctor

Contact your healthcare practitioner if you experience changes in weight, heart rate, or sensitivity to warmth, which are signs of thyroid disease. They can perform a quick blood test to determine whether your thyroid is the source of your symptoms.

Causes

Thyroid disorders can have various causes, and they may result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Here are some common causes of thyroid disorders:

• Autoimmune Disorders like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Graves' Disease
• Genetic Factors
• Iodine Deficiency or Excess
• Radiation Exposure
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Certain medications
• Thyroid disorders are more common in women than in men, and the risk increases with age.
• Stress
• Viral Infections
• Smoking

Non-surgical

The primary medicational options for the thyroid are antithyroid medications, beta-blockers, radioactive iodine, and other thyroid hormone medications.

Radiation therapy and Chemotherapy are also performed for thyroid cancer.

Surgical

Thyroidectomy is the primary surgery performed to remove the whole thyroid gland.

Risk factors

The main risk factors for developing thyroid disorders are:

• Having a family history of thyroid.
• Having an autoimmune disease, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Type 1 diabetes.
• Taking a medication that contains a lot of iodine.

Complications

Not treating the thyroid at the proper time can lead to complications in the future.

Prevention

Thyoidism cannot be prevented entirely. The best thing to do is watch out for the symptoms and consult your doctor if you find any.

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