Have you ever heard about the butterfly-shaped gland in your body? Well, it is called the thyroid gland , and it helps in producing essential hormones of the body. A thyroid disorder is a condition in which the thyroid produces an excess or insufficient amount of hormones. Thyroid disorders are seen in every category of people. Dr. Manisha Saney is an esteemed and experienced doctor in thyroid treatment.
Thyroid disease is a disorder of thyroid glands in your body. Thyroids are glands that use iodine to produce hormones that regulate the body's metabolic activity. Thyroid disorder is mainly caused by the swelling or inflammation of the thyroid. It can also be a result of autoimmune reasons or genetic reasons. If you have a family history of thyroid diseases, you have a high risk of having them. Women after childbirth are also likely to have thyroid diseases.
Thyroid diseases are mainly diagnosed by physical exam and analysis of medical history. Specialized tests like blood tests, imaging tests, thyroid scans, fine needle aspiration, and biopsy are also used to diagnose thyroid disorders. Once the condition is diagnosed and confirmed, Dr. Manisha will start the treatment procedures accordingly.
Medications and surgery are the common treatment options for thyroid disorders. In cases of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, the doctor usually prescribes medications to reduce or increase the hormone level accordingly. Medications are also used to reduce the symptoms of different thyroid disorders.
In cases of cancer, if medications do not control the condition, Dr. Manisha Saney , Thyroid Specialist Doctor in Mumbai might suggest you have surgery to remove the cancerous or malfunctioning part of the thyroid gland.