Fatigue, hair loss, and unexplained weight gain can all be signs of an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland produces two hormones, T3 and T4, that regulate metabolism and energy, so even a mild imbalance can affect how you feel, how your hair grows, and how your body manages weight. A standard lab test can come back within a normal range even when these symptoms persist, which is why a full thyroid panel matters. A New Way Healthcare in Jacksonville Beach, FL orders full thyroid panels and manages imbalances with medication or supplements when levels fall outside the optimal range.
Me: I feel so tired and sluggish, I’m gaining weight for no reason, and my hair is falling out.
Doctor: Well your labs are “normal”, you should try going to bed earlier and exercising more.
Us: We need to check a FULL thyroid panel. And often we’ll help support your thyroid with medication or supplements when your levels are not in optimal range.
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of the front of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Hormones produced by the thyroid gland — triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) — have an enormous impact on your health, affecting all aspects of your metabolism.
Undetected imbalances of these hormones can lead to variety of complications and unwanted symptoms.
Talk to us during your next visit! We will go through all your symptoms and check your blood in order to find out whether your thyroid is the reason you’re not feeling well!
