Ultrasound Scanning for Hypothyroidism Diagnosis
Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which the thyroid does not produce or release enough thyroid hormone into the circulation. Your metabolism will slow as a result of this. Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, can cause fatigue, weight gain, and an inability to tolerate cold temperatures.
Hypothyroidism can have a primary cause or a secondary cause. A primary cause is a condition that directly impacts the thyroid and causes it to create low levels of thyroid hormones. A secondary cause is something that causes the pituitary gland to fail, which means it can’t send thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to the thyroid to balance out the thyroid hormones.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism usually develop slowly over time – sometimes years. They can include:
- Feeling tired (fatigue).
- Experiencing numbness and tingling in your hands.
- Having constipation.
- Gaining weight.
- Experiencing soreness throughout your body (can include muscle weakness).
- Having higher than normal blood cholesterol levels.
- Feeling depressed.
- Being unable to tolerate cold temperatures.
- Having dry, coarse skin and hair.
- Experiencing a decrease sexual interest.
- Having frequent and heavy menstrual periods.
- Seeing physical changes in your face (including drooping eyelids, as well as puffiness in the eyes and face).
- Having your voice become lower and hoarser.
- Feeling more forgetful (“brain fog”).
Ultrasound scanning for such problems proven to be one of the simplest methods of diagnosis. Thyroid ultrasonography creates images of the thyroid gland within the neck using sound waves. It does not utilize ionizing radiation and is typically used to analyze lumps or nodules discovered during a regular physical examination or other imaging evaluation. This method takes little to no preparation.
As a result, a professional scanning device is required to ensure a clear and detailed scanning image that will greatly assist the therapist in locating the damaged thyroid gland as quickly as possible.
Doctors commonly opt for the Color Doppler 3 in 1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.31 in this situation since it meets the ultrasound characteristics necessary for numerous scanning operations.
This ultrasound scanner, which has a Convex 3.5/5MHz and a Linear 7.5/10MHz, is ideal for accurately locating the affected gland and so guarantee an exact diagnosis facilitating, in the way, the treatment procedure.
A color doppler is also included in the SIFULTRAS-3.31 to measure blood velocity within the injured gland. It is worth mentioning that the probe’s head does not need to be replaced because the software may be altered instead.
In summary, TheSIFULTRAS-3.31 is the ideal portable ultrasound equipment for any medical establishment. The SIFULTRAS-3.31 requires no specific training to use due to its simple interface. It is lightweight, portable, and simple to operate. But, most significantly, it is ideal for hypothyroidism sufferers searching for a precise diagnosis.
Reference: Hypothyroidism
Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFSOF is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each ultrasound scanner device.
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