About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
Question Dear Ms. Brawner
What are the general symptoms for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism? Can these be confused for heart disease?
Regards
Guru
Answer Dear Guru, The symptoms for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the same in some ways, yet very different in other ways....
Some of the symptoms can affect heart rate changes and other changes in the heart and can also cause blood pressure to rise and fall.... Hyperthyroidism has MORE heart related symptoms than hypothyroidism such as palpitations and breathlessness....
Here is a GREAT web site to give you more information on hyPERthyroidism and hyPOthyroidism....
