Treatment of an inflamed thyroid in Mainz

Under- or oversupply of thyroid hormones is anything but rare. It is estimated that around three in ten men and around six or seven in ten women are affected by a malfunction of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck below the larynx in front of the windpipe. Diseases of an inflamed thyroid gland can cause various symptoms. The thyroid gland plays a central role in hormone production. If it is disrupted, this can have a massive impact on the body. If too much thyroid hormone is released (hyperthyroidism), it is not uncommon for palpitations, nervousness, weight loss, excessive sweating and even hair loss and mental instability to be the result. An underactive thyroid can result in symptoms such as lack of drive, physical and mental weakness, depression, menstrual cycle disorders in women, weight gain and constipation due to reduced bowel activity.

Endocrinologist in Mainz treats diseases of the thyroid gland

In women, an underactive thyroid can lead to an unfulfilled desire to have children. In pregnant women, hypothyroidism can lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, among other things.

‘This makes it all the more important to interpret these symptoms quickly and correctly and to consult a specialist immediately,’ says endocrinologist Prof Dr Christian Wüster, who is based in Mainz.

Mainz-based endocrinologist Prof Dr Christian Wüster diagnoses and treats thyroid disorders according to the latest standards. If thyroid inflammation is chronic, it is usually due to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a so-called autoimmune disease. The symptoms indicate an underactive thyroid. In Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which often occurs in women between the ages of 40 and 60, the body’s own defences are directed against the tissue of the thyroid gland. If left untreated, the disease leads to partial or even complete destruction of the thyroid gland. An autoimmune disease that is recognised at an early stage has a positive effect on the course of treatment. Endocrinologist Prof. Dr Wüster from Mainz uses individually tailored therapies to effectively combat the symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

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