Comprehensive Thyroid

About 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, a common concern — especially among women. At GET WELLness SOON in Benton, Tennessee, highly trained family nurse practitioner Sally Moss, MSN, RN, APN, FNP-C, offers comprehensive thyroid testing and treatment to balance hormone levels and restore quality of life. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or booking online. 

What is comprehensive thyroid disease management?

Comprehensive thyroid disease management at GET WELLness SOON involves evaluations, extensive diagnostic testing, and treatment of common thyroid conditions to manage your hormone levels and reduce or eliminate symptoms accompanying thyroid problems. Sally customizes thyroid disease management solutions to match your condition, lifestyle, needs, and goals.

What are the symptoms of thyroid disease?

Thyroid disease can cause the following symptoms and more:

• Fatigue
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Mood changes
• Hot or cold temperature sensitivity
• Slow or fast heart rate
• Depression, anxiousness, nervousness, or irritability 
• Dry, coarse hair
• Dry, sweaty, or clammy skin
• Menstrual changes in women
• Problems sleeping 
• Difficulty concentrating

Thyroid problems are caused by the body making too little or too much thyroid hormone, which various medical concerns or environmental factors can cause.

What are the risk factors for thyroid problems?

While anyone can develop thyroid problems, risk factors include:

• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Depression
• Family history of thyroid disease
• Some medications
• Autoimmune diseases
• Being over 60
• Radiation therapy to the neck or head
• Iodine deficiency in your diet
• Being female

Women are 5-8 times more likely than men to experience thyroid disease. 

What is comprehensive thyroid disease testing?

Comprehensive thyroid disease testing at GET WELLness SOON involves a discussion about your medical history, medications, lifestyle habits, diet, and symptoms. Sally also completes a physical exam, checks your vital signs, and orders blood work or imaging procedures to detect imbalanced thyroid levels and any underlying causes. 

What are comprehensive thyroid disease treatments?  

Comprehensive thyroid disease treatments available at GET WELLness SOON include extensive thyroid testing, as well as making lifestyle adjustments, and, when necessary, taking natural or synthetic thyroid hormone medications. Additionally, you might eat more dietary iodine, try nutritional supplements, make dietary changes, exercise more, or move toward a healthier body weight. If you need surgery or another medical procedure, Sally provides referrals.

She follows up to ensure your treatment is effective and your thyroid hormone levels stay balanced. Sally evaluates you for other related medical concerns requiring treatment to avoid complications.

Schedule a comprehensive thyroid disease evaluation at GET WELLness SOON by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.