The thyroid and the parathyroid glands are central players in your endocrine system. These glands regulate your metabolism, energy levels and general well-being.

The Thyroid Gland:

The butterfly-shaped gland produces thyroid hormones that initiate or slow down the rates of various metabolic processes in your body. Common thyroid conditions include:

Hyperthyroidism: Excess production of thyroid hormones causes an array of symptoms, for example, weight loss, abnormal anxiety, palpitations and tremors.

Hypothyroidism: A shortage of thyroid hormones causes fatigue, weight gain, decreased temperature tolerance, and trouble concentrating.

Thyroid nodules: Asymmetry or lumpiness in the thyroid could be due to a benign or malignant lesion. Multinodular enlargement of the thyroid can cause compressive symptoms like breathing problems and swallowing issues

The Parathyroid Glands:

The parathyroid glands behind the thyroid release parathyroid hormone (PTH), which works towards maintaining a balance of blood calcium levels. Parathyroid disorders can lead to

Hyperparathyroidism: An excess of PTH in the blood, causing high calcium levels, mobilising bone deposition and leading to stone formation and fatigue. This can be secondary to an adenoma that requires surgical excision.

When to See Us?

Mr Adeel is experienced in diagnosing and addressing thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders. You should consider consulting us if you experience:

Neck/ thyroid lumps

Recently diagnosed with multinodular goitre

Overactive thyroid not responding to medication

Hoarseness or difficulty swallowing

Diagnosed with high calcium or parathyroid adenoma

How We Can Help:

We take care of patients with thyroid and parathyroid medical issues. This includes:

A thorough work-up includes history and physical examination.

Additional tests that are helpful in the diagnosis are ultrasound, fine-needle aspiration biopsy, and blood tests.

Treatment is based on the diagnosis and includes medicines, surgery, or radioactive iodine therapy, all possible, depending on the case.

Identifying problems in the beginning stages and administering appropriate treatment is critical for treating thyroid and parathyroid disorders. If you have questions about thyroid or parathyroid function, you shouldn’t hesitate to make an appointment with Mr Adeel. We are here to help you with your diagnosis and help develop a treatment plan to help you regain your health and well-being.