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. Natalia Antonella Alvarez
Endocrinology
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Miguel Reynolds
Endocrinology
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Maximiliano Jorge Brooks
Endocrinology
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Sarah Jennifer Beltran
Endocrinology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.