Thyroid Doctor | Royal Oak, MI

One in ten women in the United States is living with an undiagnosed thyroid condition. Functional medicine doctor Nishath Hakim, MD at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak, MI effectively treats thyroid dysfunction using integrative health techniques that address the thyroid’s interconnection with the other systems in the body.

Comprehensive, advanced laboratory testing enables Dr. Hakim to assess how much thyroid hormone is made, if the hormone is converted to its most active forms, and if the body is able to use it effectively. Dr. Hakim uses thorough, in-depth testing of all thyroid hormone levels (TSH, Total T4, Free T4, Free T3, and Reverse T3) – in combination with other diagnostic and nutritional testing – to provide a complete understanding of your body’s hormonal balance.

A fully personalized program for optimal thyroid health may include medication, natural hormone rebalancing, and lifestyle adjustments including nutritional changes and supplementation.

If you live in the greater Detroit or Royal Oak, MI area, schedule comprehensive thyroid testing with Dr. Nishath Hakim – and take the first step to regaining your health, preventing disease, and feeling your best!

Thyroid Doctor
Royal Oak, MI

One in ten women in the United States is living with an undiagnosed thyroid condition. Functional medicine doctor Nishath Hakim, MD at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak, MI effectively treats thyroid dysfunction using integrative health techniques that address the thyroid’s interconnection with the other systems in the body.

Comprehensive, advanced laboratory testing enables Dr. Hakim to assess how much thyroid hormone is made, if the hormone is converted to its most active forms, and if the body is able to use it effectively. Dr. Hakim uses thorough, in-depth testing of all thyroid hormone levels (TSH, Total T4, Free T4, Free T3, and Reverse T3) – in combination with other diagnostic and nutritional testing – to provide a complete understanding of your body’s hormonal balance.

A fully personalized program for optimal thyroid health may include medication, natural hormone rebalancing, and lifestyle adjustments including nutritional changes and supplementation.

If you live in the greater Detroit or Royal Oak, MI area, schedule comprehensive thyroid testing with Dr. Nishath Hakim – and take the first step to regaining your health, preventing disease, and feeling your best!

Thyroid Disease Doctor

What the Thyroid Does

The thyroid has many functions, including regulating mood, energy, metabolism, cholesterol balance, brain function, weight loss, and fertility. It’s also critical to one’s appearance, managing the quality of one’s hair, skin, and nails.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the front of the neck that secretes thyroid hormones which are used for a wide range of effects in the body, such as:

Metabolic rate – influencing appetite and the absorption of substances, allowing for the breakdown of glucose, increasing absorption in the gut, and enabling the breakdown of fats.

Cardiovascular health – thyroid hormones help regulate the rate of the body’s heartbeat, the rate of breathing, and the consumption of oxygen.

Sexual function – the thyroid plays a role in libido (sex drive), menstruation, and much more.

Symptoms of Thyroid Disease

Thyroid problems can cause a wide variety of issues. An over-active or under-active thyroid can lead to:

Weight gain
Dry, brittle hair or hair loss
Exhaustion even after a full night’s sleep
Depression| Serotonin disruption
Increased appetite
Changes in taste or smell
Feeling cold
Increased hunger
Decreased libido (sex drive)
Change in menstrual period
Sleep disruption

Types of Thyroid Disease

Thyroid nodules
Hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid)
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland)

Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s disease
Postpartum thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis

Thyroid cancer

Papillary thyroid cancer
Follicular thyroid cancer
Medullary thyroid cancer
Anaplastic thyroid cancer