Thyroid Awareness Month

LEARN ABOUT THYROID HEALTH, DISEASE DETECTION, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS NEAR YOU

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and thyroid health is more important than ever.

According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition.

UT Health RGV’s Dr. Henry Reinhart, one of the Valley’s only board-certified and fellowship-trained endocrine surgeons, advises everyone to take care of their thyroid. Dr. Reinhart says thyroid awareness is critical to early detection and a patient’s overall health.

About The Thyroid

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck that produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for regulating metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and other body functions. The thyroid plays a major role in the growth and development of the human body, which is why maintaining thyroid health is essential.

Symptoms Of Thyroid Disease

Feeling nervous, moody, and weak? These may be signs of hyperthyroidism - when the thyroid creates and releases too much thyroid hormone in the bloodstream.

Feeling tired and sluggish? These may be signs of hypothyroidism - when the thyroid doesn’t create and release enough thyroid hormone in the bloodstream.

Feel a lump or bump in your neck? This may be a common or cancerous thyroid nodule. These nodules often make it difficult to breathe or swallow.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, Dr. Reinhart recommends seeing a doctor. “You would benefit from getting some bloodwork done, you might need an ultrasound if you feel any lumps or bumps in your neck. If anything comes from it, you may come and see me - I’m glad to help you out.”

TREATMENT OPTIONS, CLOSE TO HOME

If you have questions or concerns about your thyroid health, Dr. Reinhart suggests a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test. This test will help determine if your hormones are in line. A neck ultrasound may follow.

“If patients do have a thyroid nodule, they may need a biopsy which can be done in my office,” Dr. Reinhart said. “I can take care of patients who require additional treatment, surgery, or want the nodules reduced - there are many options.”

Dr. Reinhart now offers a radiofrequency ablation (RFA) option for treating thyroid nodules. “Radiofrequency ablation is a technique where we insert a little needle inside a tumor or nodule, and we use heat to shrink these nodules,” he said. “It’s not a surgery, it’s something we can do in a clinic, and it has incredible results.” Dr. Reinhart is currently one of the few doctors in the US and the only doctor in the mid and lower Valley who performs this procedure.

If you are experiencing thyroid issues, make an appointment and learn more about your options with Dr. Henry Reinhart, located at the UT Health RGV Surgery and Women’s Specialty clinic in Harlingen.

To learn more or schedule an appointment with a UT Health RGV doctor, please visit UTHealthRGV.org or call 1-833-UTRGVMD .

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