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Thyroid facts

DO I HAVE A THYROID DISORDER?

Statistics show that well over 1 million Australians are living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder.

Women are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder.

60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

If you are experiencing either hypothyroid or hyperthyroid symptoms, or physical changes to your thyroid gland, please visit your GP to discuss and ask to have specific Thyroid Blood Tests and/or a Thyroid Ultrasound to either determine or eliminate a thyroid disorder.

Thyroid Disorders can be difficult to diagnose, due to symptoms like those of other medical conditions. Thyroid disorders are often hereditary, and symptoms can be insidious and gradually increase or blamed on other conditions. If a patient is living with stress, a busy life or is aging, thyroid symptoms can sometimes be ignored.

Adequate Thyroid Hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism, energy, mood and how the body regulates its temperature.

Do Not Ignore Your Thyroid!

Thyroid Symptoms

Hypothyroid

  • Lethargy/Fatigue – even if you sleep well
  • Unexplained Weight Gain & Fluid Retention
  • Depression/Low Mood
  • Brain Fog/Difficulty Concentrating
  • Constipation
  • Menstrual Changes – heavy or irregular
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Slow heart rate
  • Fertility Problems/Low Libido – unable to conceive
  • Sensitive to Cold – even when the temperature is warm
  • Thinning of Hair & Eyebrows
  • Brittle Nails/Dry Skin
  • Breathlessness
  • Muscle Pain and Weakness
  • For pregnant women, there is an increased risk of miscarriage and multiple obstetric complications
  • Enlarged Thyroid Gland (Goitre)

Hyperthyroid

  • Unexplained weight loss/Increased Appetite
  • Loose Bowel Motions/Diarrhoea
  • Heat Intolerance/Increased Sweating
  • Heart Palpitations/Rapid heartbeat
  • Hand Tremor
  • Restlessness/Nervousness/Anxiety
  • Emotional/Irritability
  • Difficulty Sleeping – Insomnia
  • Menstrual Changes – heavy or irregular
  • Fertility Problems/Low Libido – unable to conceive
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Protruding or Staring Eyes – Thyroid Eye Disease is Associated with Hyperthyroid/Graves’ Disease
  • Enlarged Thyroid Gland (Goitre)


Physical Changes

  • Persistent cough or clearing of the throat
  • Enlarged Thyroid Gland (Goitre)
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Pain or Discomfort around area of the Thyroid Gland


Do not ignore any of the symptoms you may be experiencing. Thyroid Disorders can affect your thyroid function, general health and wellbeing.

Joining the ATF as a member, provides you with one-on-one support, information and guidance to help you through your journey.

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Being aware is important, your thyroid health is essential to your wellbeing and general health, so speak to your doctor, if you have any symptoms or concerns.

If you have any questions or would like information, please email:  info@thyroidfoundation.org.au


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Essential for those traveling overseas, overnight stays, the ATF Travel Pack is designed for transportation and cool storage of Levothyroxine Replacement Hormone, (Oroxine and Eutroxsig).

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CONTACT US

Email: info@thyroidfoundation.org.au

(If you would like to organise a phone chat, please email to organise a time, thank you!)

Mailing Address: PO Box 7161, Norwest NSW 2153, Australia

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd (ATF) is to offer support, information and education to members and their families through the many services provided by The ATF and raise awareness about health consequences of iodine deficiency and the benefits of good thyroid health.


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