Thyroid disease can cause weight changes, hair loss, fatigue, and hot flashes. In this episode, ENT surgeon Dr. Mark Sheridan explains thyroid and parathyroid surgery, TSH blood tests, and when surgery is necessary.
In this episode of Monday Health Minutes, Melanie Shafer talks with Dr. Mark Sheridan, ENT with Valley Health, about:
- What the thyroid and parathyroid glands do
- Signs your thyroid may be overactive or underactive
- Symptoms of elevated calcium levels
- When surgery becomes necessary
- What life looks like after thyroid surgery
- Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
If you’ve experienced unexplained weight changes, hair loss, hot flashes, fatigue, cold intolerance, or discovered a lump in your neck, this episode explains what to watch for and what steps to take.