Advanced General Medicine - Elizabeth, NJ
Thyroid disorder diagnosis and management from a trusted family medicine doctor in Elizabeth, NJ.
Book an appointmentAn underactive or overactive thyroid can cause fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, and other symptoms that are easy to mistake for stress or aging. Advanced General Medicine tests thyroid function with simple blood work and helps patients in Elizabeth, NJ manage conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism with ongoing monitoring and medication when needed.
We diagnose and manage thyroid disorders for patients throughout Elizabeth, Union, Linden, Roselle, Hillside, and Newark, and we're currently accepting new patients. If you've been feeling unusually tired, gaining or losing weight without explanation, or noticing other unexplained changes, a thyroid check may help find the cause.
Thyroid care often includes:
Common signs include fatigue, weight changes, feeling too cold or too hot, dry skin, hair thinning, changes in heart rate, mood changes, and changes in bowel habits. These symptoms have many causes, so a blood test is the way to find out whether your thyroid is involved.
Often, yes. Many people with an underactive thyroid take medication long term, with periodic blood tests to adjust the dose. Some thyroid conditions are temporary, so your doctor will tell you what applies to you.