Thyroid ultrasound
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland is considered the most informative and convenient method for examining the organ. The procedure is painless and is prescribed in case of suspected problems with the thyroid gland. During the examination of the thyroid gland, diffuse as well as nodular changes can be detected, the size of the organ can be determined, which makes it possible to determine its volume.
Thyroid ultrasound can be done on young children and the elderly because it does not cause any harm. The study also makes it possible to monitor and track all changes against the background of existing therapy.
In the medical center of reproduction "Dobrobut", you can do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland on a modern device. The new equipment shows accurate results and helps the treating doctor to build a complete picture of the patient's health.
The main indications for the ultrasound of the thyroid gland:
- rapid weight gain or sudden weight loss;
- severe nervousness, causeless mood swings, apathy, development of depression;
- excessive drowsiness, loss of strength and weakness;
- the fragility of nails and hair;
- prolonged cough, feeling of suffocation;
- cardiopalmus;
- failure in the menstrual cycle;
- decrease in sexual desire;
- tremor of the upper and lower extremities;
- swelling of the face;
- memory impairment decreased concentration;
- heavy sweating;
- hoarseness.
Also, if the functions of the thyroid gland are impaired, a feeling of the presence of a foreign body in the throat may appear. At the consultation, the doctor may ask you to undergo an ultrasound examination if you have worked in hazardous production for a long time, use hormonal drugs, or have hereditary diseases.
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland must be done for pregnant women, as various health problems can occur due to hormonal changes.
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland allows you to identify different types of pathologies of the organ in the early stages of their development. Timely detection of the disease greatly facilitates its treatment.
What can be seen on a thyroid exam
At the initial consultation, the doctor may not have enough complaints from the patient to make an accurate diagnosis. Then you need a thyroid test. During the examination, you can:
- Consider in detail the size, structure, and position of the organ.
- Examine the density, homogeneity, and echogenicity of the thyroid gland.
- Look for nodules, cysts, or neoplasms.
- To study the blood supply of the body.
How is the ultrasound of the thyroid gland in Kyiv
The cost of the examination is affordable for everyone, and the procedure itself does not require any special and complex preparation. The patient lies on the couch, an elastic roller is placed under the shoulder girdle - so the area under study will be better visible. The specialist applies a gel on the front surface of the neck for easy conduction of ultrasound in the tissue and a more comfortable glide of the probe. Next, the doctor examines the organ from different angles, and all images are displayed on the monitor screen in real-time.
Ultrasound diagnosis of the thyroid gland does not take much time - only 15 minutes.
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland: examination results
After the diagnosis, the doctor will be able to identify thyroid diseases such as thyroiditis, diffuse goiter, nodular goiter, as well as the presence of cysts or neoplasms.
The Dobrobut MC clinic in Ukraine takes care of your reproductive health and also helps millions of young families to feel the happiness of fatherhood and motherhood.
The price of ultrasound diagnostics of the thyroid gland can be found by calling the phone number indicated on the website.
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