𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!

Did you know 60% of people with thyroid disease don’t even know they have it? The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, controls your metabolism, heart rate, and many vital body functions. Keeping it healthy is essential!

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:
- Women are 5-8 times more likely than men to have thyroid problems.
- 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime.
- Thyroid issues can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, osteoporosis, and infertility if left untreated.
- Pregnant women must get screened to avoid risks like miscarriage and developmental issues in babies.
- Most thyroid diseases are manageable with proper care.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿:

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 (𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺)
- Racing heart, anxiety, insomnia
- Weight loss despite increased appetite
- Excessive sweating, muscle weakness

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 (𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺)
- Fatigue, cold intolerance
- Constipation, hair loss
- Weight gain, depression

𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀/𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿
- Lump or swelling in the neck
- Hoarseness, persistent cough, swollen glands

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄:
- TSH (best initial test)
- T4 and T3 levels (to diagnose hypo or hyperthyroidism)

If you experience symptoms or have risk factors, talk to your doctor. Early diagnosis can make all the difference!

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Be open about your symptoms and bring questions to your appointment. Your health matters!

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