Hypothyroidism - DRHC Dubai Thyroid Clinic 

  At the Dr. Rami Hamed Center in DHCC, we provide complete care for thyroid diseases, including all diagnostic modalities and the latest nonsurgical and surgical techniques available for the best outcomes

What is hypothyroidism?

• Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormone in the body; thus, patients will suffer from a slow metabolism.

Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• Constipation
• Weight gain and loss of appetite
• Depression
• Dry Skin
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Decrease libido
• Cold intolerance
• Hair loss
• Extreme sleepiness

It is important to know that the patient won’t have all the signs and symptoms. You may suffer from 2-3 symptoms, which may come with different complaints. 

What causes hypothyroidism?

The most common cause is inflammation in the thyroid, especially autoimmune disorders (like Hashimoto's disease) or sometimes viral infection after upper respiratory infections. Also, the previous broad medical treatment (surgeries, medicines, and radiation therapy)

How to diagnose hypothyroidism:

From the signs and symptoms and the help of some blood investigations (FT4, FT3, and TSH),

Hypothyroidism Treatment

The treatment is hormone replacement by medical tablets (25, 50, 100mcg). We treat and repeat blood investigations every 6 weeks to keep levels of thyroid hormone normal in the blood.

Dubai Thyroid Clinic - DRHC provides the best thyroid surgeon in Dubai and treatment For hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, thyroid disease, thyroidectomy, and thyroid surgery. DRHC provides advanced thyroid tests in Dubai.