Thyroid Ultrasound

Perhaps you need to undergo ultrasound diagnosis of the thyroid gland?

The main symptom of an improper functioning of the thyroid gland is a hormonal imbalance, which has many indirect signs. Perhaps you simply did not attach importance to these symptoms, listen to your body. You should think about diagnosis if you:

• constantly feel apathy, lethargy and weakness;
• get tired quickly for no apparent reason, feel "broken" and exhausted;
• you get angry over little things or, on the contrary, are ready to cry over an insignificant reason;
• often have mood swings;
• you feel a tremor (shaking) in your hands;
• have a fast heartbeat;
• noticed a bulge on their neck;
• sweat a lot;
• have an unstable weight;
• noticed difficulties with swallowing and breathing;
• have brittle hair and nails;
• a causeless cough appeared.

Of course, each individual symptom does not mean that you have problems with the thyroid gland, however, if you have more than 5 points, there may be reasons to consult an endocrinologist.

In addition, after the age of 40, it is recommended that everyone, especially those who live in areas of iodine deficiency, have a harmful job, or have a family history of endocrine diseases, undergo an ultrasound of the thyroid gland once a year.

Why is the thyroid gland examined?

Ultrasound examination allows you to detect possible foci of gland damage, in particular, nodular and cystic neoplasms, adenomas, diffuse changes, inflammation and malignant tumors. Ultrasound examination also makes it possible to determine the size, shape, texture and uniformity of the gland, the condition of the isthmus and vessels around the organ (jugular veins, carotid artery). In addition, ultrasound diagnostics helps to detect diseases associated with hyper- and hypofunction of the thyroid gland. The most common are hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, autoimmune thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, nodular (multinodular) goiter, cyst, etc.

Ultrasound of the thyroid gland during pregnancy

Ultrasound diagnosis has no contraindications for use during pregnancy, as it does NOT have a negative effect on either the mother or the future child. The expediency of the examination is determined by the doctor who manages the pregnancy.

Ultrasound of the thyroid gland in children

Poor ecology leads to the fact that thyroid problems are observed already in childhood. That is why it is important to diagnose the pathology in time in order to be able to eliminate or correct its development, minimizing the negative impact on the body. The need for an ultrasound of the thyroid gland in children is determined by an endocrinologist after a medical examination.

Preparation for ultrasound of the thyroid gland

Ultrasound of the thyroid gland does not require special training. In addition, a blood test for hormones may be required. If you are taking any medications, you must notify the diagnostician. You also need to take with you the results of previous ultrasound examinations, if any, to track the dynamics.

Results of ultrasound of the thyroid gland in Lviv at the "LeoDerm" clinic

• After the examination at the "LeoDerm" clinic, you will receive the following transcript of the ultrasound diagnosis of the thyroid gland:
• thyroid volume of the thyroid gland (presence or absence of deviations in the size of the organ in accordance with established norms);
• echo structure of the thyroid tissue (presence of diffuse and focal pathology of the organ).

Why "LeoDerm" in Lviv?

If you want to get the most accurate results of the examination, we advise you to contact the "LeoDerm" clinic in Lviv. In the clinic, you will receive the most detailed results of ultrasound diagnostics, which will include information on the presence and absence of pathologies, the size and structure of the organ, the stage of the disease (if detected) and the degree of its danger. Timely diagnosis of the thyroid gland at the "LeoDerm" clinic will inform you of the presence of problems and save you from unnecessary worries. Make an appointment!