Comprehensive Thyroid Care at Premium Healthcare
At Premium Healthcare, we take a holistic and thorough approach to diagnosing and managing hypothyroidism. Our services include:
1. Comprehensive Thyroid Panel Testing
Accurate diagnosis is key. We offer in-house blood tests to evaluate your thyroid function, including:
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): The most sensitive test for detecting hypothyroidism.
- Free T3 and Free T4: The active thyroid hormones circulating in your blood.
- Thyroid Antibodies: Tests for autoimmune thyroid disease markers, including anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.
By reviewing these results together, our providers identify the cause and severity of your thyroid dysfunction.
2. Levothyroxine Therapy and Medication Adjustments
The primary treatment for hypothyroidism is levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone that replaces what your body no longer produces. We carefully tailor the dosage based on your lab results, symptoms, age, weight, and other health factors. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to:
- Monitor your response to treatment
- Adjust medication doses to optimal levels
- Address side effects or concerns
- Ensure your thyroid hormones remain balanced over time
Our team emphasizes adherence to medication and educates you about factors that can affect absorption and efficacy, such as timing with food, supplements, and other medications.
3. Ongoing Symptom Monitoring and Management
Because hypothyroidism affects multiple systems, we provide comprehensive symptom tracking and management. If you continue to experience symptoms despite normalized lab results, we investigate additional causes or treatment options.
Our care also includes screening for related conditions such as high cholesterol, anemia, or depression that often coexist with hypothyroidism.
4. Ultrasound Referrals for Thyroid Imaging
When indicated, we arrange for thyroid ultrasound imaging to evaluate:
- Nodules or lumps in the thyroid gland
- Goiter size and characteristics
- Structural abnormalities that may require further investigation
This non-invasive test helps us detect any physical changes and determine the need for biopsy or specialist referral.
5. Education on Nutrition and Lifestyle
While medication is the cornerstone of treatment, lifestyle factors also play an important role in supporting thyroid health and overall well-being. We provide counseling on:
- A balanced diet rich in iodine, selenium, zinc, and vitamins that support thyroid function
- Avoiding goitrogenic foods or substances that may interfere with thyroid hormone production
- Managing stress, which can worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions
- Exercise and weight management strategies tailored to your energy levels
- Understanding how other conditions or medications may impact your thyroid
