PACKAGE: Thyroid Gland

The thyroid is one of the most important endocrine glands. A healthy gland is relatively small, weighing around 20 grams and measuring about five centimeters across. It is butterfly-shaped and sits in the front of the neck. Its function is to release two hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
 

VITAL ROLE OF THE THYROID GLAND

The thyroid gland plays a critical role in the regular functioning of the entire body, controlling metabolism and thus consequently influencing the operation of all main organs (heart and brain), skin, bones, and muscles.

 

How do thyroid hormones work?

Thyroid diseases and associated complications are becoming increasingly common. Most thyroid diseases do not cause physical pain thus a general sense of malaise is often the only indication. As a result, many people are not aware of the source of their difficulties or do not associate them with thyroid disease.
 
The thyroid gland can generate either too little or too much hormone, causing the metabolism to slow down or become overactive. One of the most common symptoms of thyroid disease is sudden, unexplained weight gain or loss.
 
Thyroid hormones affect practically all major tissues and organs (muscles, skin, bones, brain, heart, and gastrointestinal tract), controlling body temperature and speeding up the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins. When the thyroid gland is underactive and not producing adequate hormones, we gain weight (hypothyroidism). Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) results in unexpected weight loss.
 

The symptoms

There are various signs of an abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland. Fatigue, listlessness, melancholy, weight gain, joint and muscle discomfort, dry and chilly skin, edema, difficulty concentrating, memory issues, and constipation are all symptoms of an underactive thyroid. An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can also induce anxiety, restlessness, perspiration, poor sleep, tremors, rapid heartbeat, mental instability, weight loss, and diarrhea.

The Thyroid Pack allows you to measure the levels of all three thyroid hormones and the two indicators for autoimmune thyroiditis.
 
The package includes the following tests:

  • TSH,
  • free T3,
  • free T4,
  • anti TPO,
  • anti TG.

For further information on specific exams, read the following page.

 

PACKAGE PRICE: € 55.50

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