Your thyroid is a small but powerful gland that plays a vital role in regulating your metabolism, energy levels, weight, and even your skin and hair health. When issues arise, it’s important to seek care from a knowledgeable thyroid doctor. At Passion Health Primary Care, Shyamala Arani Purushotham, MD, FACP, CPHQ, Pooja Naik, MD, and their experienced team of thyroid specialists offer comprehensive thyroid treatment tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you’re experiencing fatigue, weight changes, or other symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, our thyroid specialists are here to help. We proudly serve patients across the Dallas Metroplex, including Irving, Plano, Frisco, Prosper, Aubrey, Kemp, Kaufman, Flower Mound, and Forney (Temporarily Closed).
Call today to schedule an appointment with our thyroid doctor or book your visit online.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It’s responsible for producing hormones essential for several of your body’s processes, including:
The thyroid also affects a woman’s menstrual cycle.
The most common thyroid problems are hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland) and hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland).
Hypothyroidism is most often caused by the autoimmune condition Hashimoto’s disease.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
If you think you have hypothyroidism, contact Passion Health Primary Care for an evaluation.
When you have hyperthyroidism, your thyroid produces too much of certain thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism is often a result of a condition called Grave’s disease.
Hyperthyroidism can cause brittle bones, heart problems, and eye problems when left untreated.
The Passion Health Primary Care team regularly helps patients maintain the correct levels of thyroid hormones. Although the symptoms of thyroid problems can be uncomfortable, they can usually be successfully managed.
Patients with hypothyroidism are typically prescribed medication that supplements their thyroid hormone production, bringing them to normal levels.
For hyperthyroidism, your provider works to regulate the thyroid gland. You can be prescribed medication that blocks your thyroid from creating more thyroid hormones. Some patients with hyperthyroidism undergo procedures that permanently stunt the thyroid gland.
These include the application of radioactive iodine or surgical removal of part of the gland. If you undergo one of these procedures, you’ll need to take supplemental thyroid for the rest of your life.
Cancer can also develop in the thyroid gland. At first, you might not notice any symptoms, but the cancer grows and causes pain and swelling in your neck with time.
Your cancer could be aggressive or slow-growing. Most cases can be treated successfully.
If you suspect you have thyroid problems, contact Passion Health Primary Care. Call today or set up an appointment using the online tool.
