One of the major drawbacks of correctly diagnosing thyroid problems is that the symptoms are equivalent to some of the most common conditions. For example you might think that weight loss may be due to your progressive lifestyle or that the increased fatigue or indifference you are due to feeling too stressed due to overwork or at home. However, sudden weight gain or weight loss,  fatigue and muscle weakness are all signs of thyroid conditions.

The best way to find out the cause of the unusual symptoms you are having is to go to your doctor and get a thorough examination.

General Diagnostic Methods

To be able to diagnose your problems with perspiration, your doctor will focus on cardiovascular, neurological, skin and vision issues. This is done using various testing and scanning techniques depending on the results of the initial findings.

The first test usually performed is to test for TSH or thyroid- stimulating hormones, which count the amount of hormones in the blood. High doses of hormones indicate that the problem is caused by overproduction and lower doses than normal indicate that the gland does not produce enough hormones.

Other blood tests may include Free T4, TSH receptor antibody or TSI as well as anti-thyroid test.

In addition to blood tests, your doctor may also perform a nuclear thyroid scan by injecting you or asking you to swallow a limited amount of radioactive iodine. An increase or decrease in iodine stimulation may be a sign of hypertension or hypo thyroidism.

Thyroid ultrasound is another test that helps determine the amount, size and types of tumors present in the gland.

Wishing a good needle is another test procedure, where the doctor gets a sample of the problem using a good needle. This is usually done using ultrasound as a guide. The tumors are detected and then under the microscope to detect the symptoms of cancer.

Practical treatment options

There are no home remedies for this condition as most of the causes are beyond the scope of home care. You should go to a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Other less common invasive treatments – may include treatment and treatment using radioactive iodine. In many cases, both therapies are very effective at suppressing or completely stopping hormone production. In some cases, however, when more aggressive procedures are needed, the doctor may recommend surgery. If you suspect that you may have a thyroid condition, it is important to see a doctor as quickly as possible so that you can get the proper treatment after an accurate diagnosis.