Thyroid Treatment in Dwarka — Hypo and Hyperthyroidism

Symptoms that point to the thyroid

An underactive thyroid slows the body down; an overactive one speeds it up. Both are easily confused with stress, anaemia or simply being busy.

• Underactive: fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, hair fall, constipation, heavy periods, low mood
• Overactive: weight loss despite eating well, palpitations, tremor, heat intolerance, anxiety, loose motions, disturbed sleep
• Either: neck swelling, irregular periods, difficulty conceiving

Testing and treatment

Diagnosis rests on TSH with free T4 and, where relevant, free T3 and thyroid antibodies. A single borderline TSH is not treated in isolation — it is repeated and interpreted alongside symptoms.

Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroxine, adjusted by repeat testing until the dose is right. Hyperthyroidism requires evaluation of the cause before treatment, and may need medication or referral for definitive therapy.

Thyroid in pregnancy and PCOS

Thyroid targets in pregnancy are tighter than usual and doses often need to be increased early. Thyroid dysfunction is also common alongside PCOS and can worsen weight and cycle problems, so both are checked together.