Unanswered problems naturally cause concern for everyone. Many times, symptoms suspected to be hypothyroidism lead to consultations with specialists, but the results do not show the disease. However, health begins to change. So, what should be done?
Just (almost) having the disease
Dr. Kobkulya Jungprasertsri, an expert in anti-aging medicine, explains that subclinical hypothyroidism, or so-called latent hypothyroidism, is another issue that causes changes in life. For example, eating less, exercising, and trying to lose weight but not succeeding; feeling sluggish, slow thinking, brain fog; cold hands and feet; little sweating; brittle nails; dry skin; dry hair; some may have yellowish skin; unclear mind; lack of creativity; and waking up in the morning feeling a puffy face. Anti-aging medicine offers solutions to help care for you because even though it is not yet a disease, these symptoms affect daily life.
“We can perform blood tests to measure thyroid hormone levels T3 (Triiodothyronine), T4 (Thyroxine), and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), which is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4 hormones. Whenever the metabolism is poor, the body often begins to show these hidden symptoms. Anti-aging medicine care helps adjust the body to achieve the best balance.”
The approach to caring for those with subclinical hypothyroidism involves several components, including thyroid hormone replacement in the form closest to human hormones, vitamins that support thyroid function, exercise, health care, and diet. For those with low metabolism, vitamin supplementation for metabolism is another option that helps improve body function efficiency. Hormone testing for anti-aging care, besides testing the three thyroid hormones mentioned above, also requires testing other hormones and vitamins to ensure comprehensive care without affecting other health aspects. This is because, besides thyroid hormones, other hormones also influence the production and secretion of thyroid hormones.
Subclinical hypothyroidism can be further managed with vitamins
Not only those with subclinical hypothyroidism can receive anti-aging thyroid care, but patients undergoing treatment for hypothyroidism can also receive care alongside medication prescribed by specialists. This is because some vitamins benefit thyroid hormone function, such as selenium, zinc, iodine, vitamin B6, and B12. These vitamins commonly sold in pharmacies are not separated by individual types but contain many other components. Some added ingredients may suppress thyroid hormone function, causing more harm than benefit to those with low thyroid hormone function.
Therefore, to truly enhance thyroid hormone function, patients should receive care and advice from anti-aging medicine doctors who can prepare personalized vitamin formulations from the laboratory in appropriate amounts for each individual, providing real benefits.
Good things that happen
“Those with subclinical hypothyroidism who adjust their metabolism to a good range and balance thyroid hormones can notice improvement by observing common symptoms, such as sweating during exercise or in hot weather, improved constipation, better weight control, improved dry skin and hair loss, and stronger nails.” This depends on the severity of the deficiency, and if daily life, diet, exercise, and sleep recommendations are followed, health improvements will be seen even faster.
When those with subclinical hypothyroidism receive care and improve, it brings happiness to both the caregiver and the patient. Doctors know that hypothyroidism may not be life-threatening but is a chronic disease requiring ongoing care and medication. Sometimes, symptoms affect patients’ daily lives. Therefore, managing and balancing the condition before the disease develops is the best way for everyone’s health and quality of life.
Dr. Kobkulya Jungprasertsri
Director of Premier Life Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital
Tel. 02-617-2444 ext. 3857 or Call center 1772
