Are we required to contact any specialist doctor to know if one is suffering from thyriod ? Or is it enough if one shows oneself to any medical practitioner ? Still, any specialist is better ?
2007-02-18 16:50:19 · 11 answers · asked by mamkhan 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Usually your general practice doctor (family or internal medicine) wil initially order the tests for thyroid functions. If the tests indicate that their functioning is too low (or too high), your general practitioner can order medications to alleviate the problem. If it seems beyond the level of his/her expertise, you should be referred to an endocrinologist, a specialist who specializes in the functions of the endocrine glands for further treatment. Usually the GP can treat common hypothyroidism (functioning too low) or hyperthyroidism (too high). Low thyroid functioning is a particularly common disorder so most GPs can treat it successfully. However if there is concern as to why you developed hypothyroidism, it is best for the GP to request a consult with an endocrinologist.
Hypothyroidism very often runs in families, and it is much more common in women than in men. You do have to be particularly careful to have the levels monitored regularly when you begin to take the medication for hypothyroidism because it can be a bit tricky to get the levels to return to the normal range once the condition has developed and it is somewhat common for the thyroid to waber back and forth for a bit when it is first going out of control. Even after it is being regulared by medication, your GP will usually run tests every 3 to 6 months to make sure that your level remains within the normal range.
But to answer your question as to which variety of specialist to see, an endocrinologist is the doctor who specializes in the treatment of endocrine gland disorders, and the thyroid is an endocrine gland. Good luck with your problem.
2007-02-18 17:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Megumi D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most important, Do You Have an established Primary Care Doctor? If you do, I'd make an appointment Immediately and tell the Appointment Line Operator of your Health Issues as you should be seen ASAP~~ If you do not have an established Doctor ~~GO to a Walk-In Clinic ~Urgent Care Clinic in your area as soon as you can manage to get yourself there!! These are usually found in your Local Phonebook or by calling the Hospitals in your area for information and locations...You shouldn't let symptoms such as the ones you're describing go undiagnosed and untreated... Leaving Yourself untreated can lead to more severe conditions!! It Sounds severe enough to Go Now~~~At this point, a visit to the Emergency Room seems warranted. **In regards to any Specific type of Doctor, You'll need to see a Generalized Physician to receive any referrals to Specialized Physicians as diagnostic tests need to be done first in order to know what type of specialty to refer you out to...Hopefully, you won't need that ~~~My Best to YOU(--_0) May You Mend Faster than You Broke
2016-05-24 06:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your general practicioner and they can run thyroid tests to see how your thyroid is performing. These tests are simple blood tests, and they measure the levels of T4 and TSH in your body. Usually the general practiocioner can take care of it if it is just hypothyroid or hyperthyroid.
If the doctor thinks you need to see a specialist, they will send you to an endocinologist
2007-02-18 16:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best specialist for this is an endocrinologist.
But any doctor can diagnose this with a simple blood test.
2007-02-18 16:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been on Throid meds for years here. Regular doctor just includes that test into the regular blood tests. No specialist needed.
2007-02-18 17:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sherrie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An endrocrinoligist this doctor specializes in problems with thyroid glands, pitiuitary glands, anything dealing with hormones. you may have to be refered by a regular doctor first, though.
2007-02-18 16:59:53 · answer #6 · answered by seven-11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your general doctor can order a blood test to check for this disorder.Doctor will be able to diagnose
2007-02-18 17:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by knightrider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your regular doc can run the blood test needed to diagnose thyroid problems.
2007-02-18 16:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! You need to get to an endochrinologist... Check online at aboutthryoid.com... Read everything by Mary J. Shomon. Good luck!!!
2007-02-18 16:55:35 · answer #9 · answered by mickiem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
endocrinologist,,,,,,specialist of the endocrine glands, thyriod gland is part of that.
2007-02-18 16:58:50 · answer #10 · answered by Snake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋