Overview
Thyroid problems are identified with TSH and related blood tests, sometimes with antibody testing or ultrasound. Treatment replaces or reduces thyroid hormone and is adjusted with repeat labs every 6–8 weeks until stable.
Common symptoms
- • Fatigue or restlessness
- • Weight change without diet change
- • Feeling cold or overheated
- • Hair thinning
- • Palpitations
When to seek care
- • An abnormal TSH result
- • A lump in the neck
- • Palpitations with weight loss
Specialists who treat thyroid disorders
Providers accepting patients
See allDr. Benjamin Paul Rios
Endocrinology
Boston, MA
Dr. Jesse Paul Campbell
Endocrinology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Guadalupe Kathleen Ross
Endocrinology
Cambridge, MA
Dr. George Roman
Endocrinology
Rochester, NY
Dr. Maximiliano Jorge Brooks
Endocrinology
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Patricia Reynolds
Endocrinology
Metairie, LA
Dr. Sarah Jennifer Beltran
VerifiedEndocrinology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Mauricio Nathan Guzman
Endocrinology
Spokane, WA
Frequently asked questions
- Does a thyroid nodule mean cancer?
- Most nodules are benign. Ultrasound characteristics and, when indicated, a needle biopsy determine whether further treatment is needed.
This page is general health education, not medical advice, and does not create a patient relationship. Talk with a licensed clinician about your situation. In an emergency, call 911.