Total Health Primary Care with Dr. Anthony Wright and Dr. Gloria Wright has helped transform the lives of people facing a variety of health challenges. Our team in Selma, TX, (staffed by the most caring group of physicians and specialists in the Lone Star State!) can help with issues as diverse as hypothyroidism. Don’t think you need help? You might have this condition without even realizing it.
The Importance of the Thyroid Gland
The thyroid is a small gland in your neck (shaped like a butterfly, though not so cute) that controls critical parts of your body’s functions. For example, it secretes various hormones (i.e., the chemicals that control your body’s operation) and can impact many parts of your health.
The most critical of these functions is your metabolic rate — i.e., the rate at which your body turns food into energy — which can greatly impact your weight. When the thyroid gland is underactive, we call that hypothyroidism.
At Total Health Primary Care in Selma, TX, Dr. Wright and Dr. Wright can help you with hypothyroidism, and keep you safe. When your thyroid is underactive, our team can figure out what’s wrong and make sure that it doesn’t get worse.
Effects of This Condition
Hypothyroidism might cause you to suffer from various health issues. Some are more uncomfortable than anything, but long-term symptoms could result in some serious problems. As a result, it’s critical for you (and anyone in your family) to track these symptoms:
- Brain fog or difficulty thinking clearly (mental fuzziness)
- Emotional health issues (depression, anxiety, sadness, etc.)
- Thinning hair (on your head, scalp, face, body, and eyebrows)
- Jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and eyes that can feel painful)
- Goiter (rare but can occur if you have certain causes of hypothyroidism)
- Gallstones (hard substances like cholesterol or bile that build up in the gallbladder)
- Stomach bloating (may come and go and create extreme comfort)
- Slow metabolism (including increasing your weight and causing other problems)
- Constipation (making it very hard for you to “go” when you need it)
Take Care of Your Thyroid Gland
Keep your thyroid healthy and prevent weight gain and other problems by calling (210) 654-9300 to reach us at Total Health Primary Care in Selma, TX. Dr. Wright and Dr. Wright can identify hypothyroidism and its counterpart, hyperthyroidism and prevent the development of further health problems. With our support, you can get your thyroid back into perfect shape.