Thyroid Conditions

Feeling tired, gaining weight unexpectedly, or struggling with brain fog can leave you wondering whether your thyroid is to blame. At Sensotherapy Weight Loss and Wellness in Fort Worth, Texas, Michael Cherkassky, MD, Tammy Tyler, NP, and the team provide personalized thyroid care that addresses your symptoms, health history, and individual needs. The practitioners understand well how thyroid function can affect your metabolism, energy, and overall wellness, and are eager to help. Call Sensotherapy Weight Loss and Wellness or schedule an appointment today to learn more.

What are thyroid conditions?

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that plays an important role in regulating your body's metabolism, energy use, temperature, and many other functions. When your thyroid produces too little or too much hormone, you may notice changes that affect how you feel.

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is one of the most common thyroid conditions. It may contribute to symptoms such as:

• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight gain
• Feeling unusually cold
• Dry skin 
• Hair thinning
• Constipation
• Brain fog 
• Joint discomfort
• Changes in mood

Thyroid conditions can have different causes, including autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Because symptoms can overlap with other health concerns, proper evaluation is important.

The team personalizes your care. Rather than looking at your thyroid numbers in isolation, they consider your symptoms, medical history, and overall wellness when determining whether additional evaluation or treatment may be appropriate.

Can thyroid problems make it difficult to lose weight?

Yes. Your thyroid hormones play an important role in metabolism, so thyroid dysfunction can affect how your body uses energy. If you have an underactive thyroid, you may be gaining weight or find it difficult to lose weight despite making changes to your diet and activity level.

However, thyroid function is only one factor that can influence your weight. Your hormones, metabolism, nutrition, medications, sleep, and stress levels may also contribute to stubborn weight.

If you've been working toward weight loss but aren't getting the results you expect, the team can evaluate your individual situation and determine whether thyroid testing or further assessment is appropriate.

How are thyroid conditions treated?

Treatment depends on the type and cause of your thyroid condition. You may benefit from thyroid hormone replacement, or you may need additional evaluation or management of an underlying condition.

The team may recommend blood testing to evaluate thyroid function and help determine whether treatment is appropriate. Ongoing monitoring is important because your thyroid needs can change over time.

The team’s extensive experience in internal medicine and individualized approach to nutrition and metabolic health allow them to consider thyroid function as part of your broader wellness picture.

If fatigue, weight changes, or other unexplained symptoms have you wondering about your thyroid, don't simply assume you have to live with them. Call Sensotherapy Weight Loss and Wellness or schedule an appointment online today to explore your thyroid health and wellness needs.