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Thyroid Hormone Treatment services offered by telehealth
Thyroid conditions affect more than 12% of the United States population during their lifetime. At Elevate Health, a telehealth bioidentical hormone replacement therapy practice based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, highly trained team provide thyroid hormone treatments for men and women with imbalances to eliminate troublesome symptoms in patients in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Ohio. Schedule a telehealth evaluation at Elevate Health by phone or request an appointment online today.
What is thyroid hormone treatment?
Thyroid hormone treatments at Elevate Health typically use medications to balance thyroid hormone levels. The thyroid gland (a gland in the neck) produces thyroid hormone, which is needed in specific amounts to properly manage metabolism and many other body functions.
Some people need thyroid hormone treatment for the rest of their lives because their thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of this important hormone or too much.
Which symptoms can thyroid hormone treatment address?
Thyroid hormone treatment can eliminate common symptoms of a thyroid disorder, including:
- Weight gain or weight loss
- Cold or heat intolerance
- Thinning hair
- Skin changes
- Menstruation changes in women
- Fatigue or increased energy levels
- Problems sleeping or sleeping too much
- Depression or other mood changes
Thyroid disorders may develop because of genetics, medical conditions, radiation therapy, lifestyle habits, or a combination of factors.
Am I a candidate for thyroid hormone treatment?
Your Elevate Health specialist meets with you virtually using your computer, phone, tablet, or another electronic device to determine how to best treat your thyroid disorder. They discuss your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, treatment preferences, and health goals.
Your specialist also has you complete lab testing to determine your current thyroid hormone levels and create an effective treatment plan.
What should I expect during thyroid hormone treatment?
Elevate Health typically offers medication prescriptions as thyroid hormone treatments to keep your levels within a healthy range. It might take a few weeks or months to eliminate problematic symptoms of thyroid disease.
It’s also critical to eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, get 7-8 hours of sleep, minimize stress, and maintain a healthy body weight to optimize hormone balance.
Your provider follows up to ensure your thyroid hormone treatment has effectively eliminated your symptoms. They adjust your medication dosage if necessary. If you have a complex health problem, your hormone specialist may refer you to another specialist.
Schedule a telehealth thyroid hormone treatment evaluation at Elevate Health by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.