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When Should You Get a Thyroid Test Done?

When Should You Get a Thyroid Test Done?

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your throat and has a key function of regulating your metabolic process. A thyroid test is vital for diagnosing conditions such as hypothyroidism – underactive thyroid, hyperthyroidism – overactive thyroid. But when is appropriate to take a test? Key Symptoms to Watch For:
Fatigue: Fatigue that cannot be managed by sleeping for long hours
Weight Changes: Weight gain/ loss with no appropriate cause
Mood Swings: Melancholy, anxiety or irritability
Hair and Skin Issues: Hair thinning or dry skin
Irregular Periods: Inconsistent menstrual cycles

Who Should Get Tested?
Patients that has experienced goiter or other thyroid diseases in their family
Pregnant women or women within the first weeks after childbirth
People having a neck inflammation or pain
People with an age of 35 and older both men and, especially, women

Why Early Testing Matters?
Screening look for risks such as heart problems, future physical capability to conceive, or metabolic disorder. A routine laboratory check-up means you can get your TSH, T3 and T4 checked to give you some indication about your thyroid.

At CURELO, we ensure that all our testing is easily accessible to everyone. Don’t wait until next week to schedule your thyroid test to be on top of your health game.

Click to know more: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17556-thyroid-blood-tests

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