Why should one go for thyroid test?

Thyroid Function Tests include a group of tests performed to check if your thyroid glands are functioning normally or not. Most people do not give thyroid a second thought. Yet, thyroid is essential to help each cell in each tissue and organ to work right and hence vital for a healthy body. Thyroid malfunctioning could lead to reduced energy levels, gaining/ losing weight, weakness in the body and much more. It is not always easy to notice Thyroid Disorder unless tested. It is recommended that one does a blood test for thyroid disorders at least once every five years especially after the age of 50.

Tests covered in thyroid profile

Thyroid test is accomplished by measuring levels of T3, T4 and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormones) in your blood. Performing a blood test uncovers a number of issues that leads to conditions like poor metabolism, fatigue and a feeling of poor health.

Steps invlolved in getting a thyroid test done

There are a few basic steps involved in getting your thyroid profile done. Firstly, you need fill in the form by clicking on the link given above. The Thyrocare coordinator will get in touch with you to book a date for thyroid test. Then their representative will come over and collect your blood & urine samples. The test fees need to be paid at that point. Later, Thyrocare will send you a soft copy of the thyroid test report as well as a hard copy which will be delivered home. You can now consult your doctor to check how well you are faring on all the important parameters.

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Common Thyroid Symptoms:
1) Fatigue or muscles swelling or cramps
2) Tingling in the fingers 
3) Loss of equilibrium 
4) Weight gain
5) Dry skin and cold intolerance 
6) Yellow skin
7) Coarseness or loss of hair 
8) Depression
9) Low heart rate
10) Hoarseness in voice
11) Goiter (enlarged Thyroid causing a lump in the neck) 
12) Constipation
13) Memory and mental impairment 
14) Decreased concentration 
15) Infertility or miscarriages 
16) Myxedema: fluid infiltration of the tissues causing puffiness (mainly in the face)
17) Irregular or heavy menstruation

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