Testing for Thyroid Diseases

Should You Get Tested?

04/17/2019

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April 17, 2019

female doctor talking with college age female patient

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses. Many STDs have no symptoms.

If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. There are many clinics that provide free or low cost testing.

Testing for Thyroid Diseases

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just above your collarbone. It’s one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. Thyroid hormones control the rate of many activities in your body including how fast you burn calories and how fast your heart beats. All of these activities are your body’s metabolism. If you have symptoms of a thyroid problem your doctor may order a thyroid antibodies test.

Measles

Measles is an infectious disease that and can have serious consequences. It spreads easily from person to person. Recent outbreaks of measles have occurred mostly in people who are not vaccinated and in communities that have lower rates of vaccination. There is no treatment for measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it. Learn more about the MMR vaccine.

Childhood Development

Developmental milestones are behaviors or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop. Rolling over, crawling, walking, and talking are all considered milestones. The milestones are different for each age range. Act early if you have concerns about your child’s development.

COPD Makes it Hard to Breathe

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. The main cause of COPD is cigarette smoke and long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs. Although there is no cure for COPD, it can be treated.