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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a chronic pathological condition that affects the thyroid gland. In this condition, the thyroid gland produces very large quantities of the hormone thyroxine. It is more common among women. Hyperthyroidism can coexist along autoimmune diseases such as Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, primary adrenal insuffieciency and type 1 Diabetes.

 

The symptoms that usually lead a physician to test for Hyperthyroidism, include dizziness, sweating, weight loss, fatigue, palpitations, increased sensitivity to heat, anxiety and irritability, tremor or hoarse voice.

 

Diagnosis of Real Causes & Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

  • Gradual restoration of cellular function
  • Personalized therapeutic protocols, without chemical residues and excipients
  • Treating the real causes
  • Therapeutic formulas that work alone or in combination with any other medication
  • Adopting a Molecular / Therapeutic Nutrition Plan

 

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

In some cases hyperthyroidism can affect the eyes, thus causing dry-swollen eyes, protruding eyeballs and sensitivity to light. This condition is known as Grave’s ophthalmopathy.

Your Health Specialist will address a series of targeted questions to you, to assess whether your symptoms could be indicative of Hyperthyroidism. Then your specialist may recommend a specialized blood test, a thyroid gland ultrasound or other molecular-level diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases a consultation from an Ophthalmologist may be requested. Your personalized treatment plan will be based upon the diagnostic tests results, the symptoms described and your medical history overall.

 

This treatment plan may be accompanied by a Molecular Nutrition program that will be compiled after a consultation with our Molecular Nutritionist and will aim towards achieving even higher levels of health and well-being along with alleviating not only the symptoms but the true causes of Hyperthyroidism.

 

 

Dr. Nikoleta Koini, M.D.

Doctor of Functional, Preventive, Anti-ageing and Restorative Medicine.
Diplomate and Board Certified in Anti-aging, Preventive, Functional and Regenerative Medicine from A4M (American Academy in Antiaging Medicine).

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