27/07/2022
𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀. [𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲]
𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: Once you are prescribed the medicines, you don’t need to see the doctor again
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Over time, doses of thyroid hormone that are too high can lead to bone loss, abnormal heart function, and abnormal heart rhythms. But if they are too low, your symptoms may not be relieved. Dose adjustment may be necessary over your lifetime, especially during pregnancy.
𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: Thyroid problems are best diagnosed by identifying symptoms.
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: About 60% of people with thyroid disease don’t know they have it. The TSH blood test, in combination with symptoms such as fatigue, weight change, muscle and joint pain, or swollen neck, helps doctors make the most accurate diagnosis of thyroid disease.
𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: Iodine or salt treatment is safer for thyroid disease rather than prescription medicine.
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: You can worsen thyroid disease by treating it with iodine. Don’t take iodine supplements without your doctor’s advice.
The thyroid gland is responsible for many critical bodily functions. Failing to treat even a mild case of thyroid disease can lead to significant health problems like heart disease, osteoporosis and infertility.
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