Thyroid Disorders
Who It's For
Functional medicine support tailored to uncover the root cause of complex symptoms.
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Serving Denver Metro, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs.
About This Condition
Thyroid disorders encompass a group of conditions that alter the synthesis, secretion, or action of thyroid hormones, most commonly resulting in hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. They may arise from primary thyroid gland dysfunction, autoimmune processes such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease, structural abnormalities such as goiter and nodules, or secondary causes involving the pituitary or hypothalamus.
Clinical presentations are diverse and may be subtle. Hypothyroidism typically manifests with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, and bradycardia, whereas hyperthyroidism often presents with weight loss despite preserved or increased appetite, heat intolerance, palpitations, tremor, anxiety, diarrhea, and tachycardia. Structural thyroid disease may present as a neck mass, compressive symptoms, or incidental imaging findings.
Diagnosis relies on thyroid function testing (serum TSH and free thyroxine), thyroid-specific autoantibodies, and targeted imaging (for example thyroid ultrasound or radionuclide uptake studies) when indicated. Many thyroid disorders follow a chronic course requiring long-term monitoring and, in some cases, life-long thyroid hormone replacement, antithyroid therapy, or definitive interventions such as radioiodine ablation or surgery.
Common Symptoms
- •Fatigue, low energy, and decreased exercise tolerance
- •Unintentional weight gain or difficulty losing weight in hypothyroidism
- •Unintentional weight loss despite preserved or increased appetite in hyperthyroidism
- •Cold intolerance and feeling chilled in hypothyroidism
- •Heat intolerance, excessive sweating, and feeling overheated in hyperthyroidism
- •Constipation in hypothyroidism or increased stool frequency and diarrhea in hyperthyroidism
- •Palpitations, tachycardia, or awareness of a rapid or irregular heartbeat
- •Mood and cognitive changes, including depression, slowed thinking, anxiety, irritability, or restlessness
- •Menstrual irregularities, reduced fertility, or sexual dysfunction
- •Hair thinning, dry skin, or brittle nails
Conventional Treatment Options
Hormone optimization
Nutritional support
Lifestyle modifications
Stress management
Our Functional Medicine Approach
Who It's For
Adults with thyroid conditions seeking comprehensive hormone optimization.
Expected Outcomes
- Balanced thyroid function
- Improved energy and mood
- Better weight regulation