Which Specialty Should I Consult for Thyroid Issues?

1. The thyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands in the human body. When there are thyroid dysfunctions, you should consult an endocrinologist.

2. The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body, capable of accurately regulating metabolic activities and growth and development rates. It also produces heat, promotes nervous system development and maturation, influences the cardiovascular system, and stimulates gastrointestinal motility. Influenced by diet, environment, lifestyle habits, or disease factors, it may lead to simple goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or thyroiditis. Patients should register with the endocrinology department of the hospital as soon as possible.

3. After seeing the doctor, the patient will undergo a physical examination, blood routine tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate tests, C-reactive protein tests, procalcitonin tests, pathogen tests, thyroid function tests, thyroid antibody tests, thyroid color Doppler ultrasonography, and pathological examinations. Based on the comprehensive test results, the specific cause will be identified, the disease process assessed, and targeted treatment measures taken.

4. In daily life, attention should be paid to reasonable iodine intake and regular physical examinations at the hospital. If suffering from upper respiratory infections, rhinitis, or other illnesses, active treatment should be sought to prevent the induction of thyroid diseases.