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Thyroid concerns

An underactive or overactive thyroid changing your energy, weight and mood.

What it is

The thyroid sets the body's pace. Too little hormone slows things down; too much speeds them up. Both are diagnosed with a blood test and are treatable.

Common signs
  • Tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation (underactive)
  • Weight loss, racing heart, sweating, anxiety (overactive)
  • Hair or skin changes
  • Neck swelling
  • Changes in periods
What care may look like

A blood test measures thyroid hormones. Depending on results we may repeat testing, check antibodies, or arrange imaging. Treatment is tailored and monitored with follow-up blood tests.

What you can do now
  • Take thyroid medicine at the same time each day
  • Separate it from calcium and iron supplements
  • Report new symptoms rather than adjusting doses yourself
  • Keep follow-up blood tests
When to contact us

Contact us for persistent tiredness, unexplained weight change, palpitations, or if you feel different after a dose change.

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