To Really Treat Hypothyroidism, Start With Advanced Testing

Most people know very little about hypothyroidism, other than it can cause fatigue and weight gain. But fatigue and weight gain aren’t the only symptoms. Others can include constipation, depression, dry skin, and hair loss. Like weight gain and fatigue, many of these symptoms are common to many other conditions, which can make it difficult to recognize when the thyroid isn’t functioning as it should. An estimated 20 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease or disorder, and around 60 percent of them don’t know it because it is frequently misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. Advanced hormone testing that goes beyond the norm is the best way to both diagnose and treat thyroid disorders. Once your practitioner has a clear picture of what’s going on with your thyroid, you can work together to create a comprehensive treatment plan and really start feeling better. Read more…