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Thyroid disorders

Also called Goiter

Thyroid disorders happen when the thyroid gland in the neck makes too little hormone (hypothyroidism) or too much (hyperthyroidism), or develops a swelling (goitre or nodule).

Treated in General Medicine · ENT

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Symptoms

  • Too little hormone: tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, low mood
  • Too much hormone: weight loss, a fast heartbeat, sweating, shaking, anxiety
  • A swelling in the front of the neck

Causes

  • The body’s immune system attacking the thyroid
  • Too little or too much iodine
  • Nodules or growths in the gland
  • Pregnancy and some medicines

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you have these symptoms, a swelling in the neck, or are planning a pregnancy with a known thyroid problem.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our physicians diagnose thyroid disorders with a blood test (TSH) and treat them with tablets and regular checks. Thyroid swellings that need an operation are treated by our ENT, thyroid and head and neck surgeon.

Doctors who treat thyroid disorders

Questions patients ask

Do thyroid tablets have to be taken for life?

For an underactive thyroid, usually yes, with the dose checked by regular blood tests.

When should thyroid tablets be taken?

Usually on an empty stomach in the morning, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Which doctor treats thyroid disorders at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Thyroid disorders is treated in our General Medicine and ENT departments, by Dr. Sudhir Bhatnagar, Dr. Ashwin T. Chichkhede, Dr. Amit Rathi, and Dr. (Major) Vaibhav Chandankhede.

How do I book an appointment for thyroid disorders?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains thyroid disorders in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z