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The Misdiagnosed and Mistreated Thyroid Gland
By Dr. Michael Badanek DC, BS, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, MRGS./CHEV.
It is estimated that one in four Americans suffer with a endocrine condition entailing the thyroid
gland.
The problems that trigger these thyroid conditions are numerous and are rarely discovered or
treated by convential medical practices.
In my thirty five years of clinical practice I am witnessing a steady increase in the population
being effected with thyroid disease, but what is most distressing is the thyroid conditions are now
effecting our youth.
Due to the allopathic medical profession’s view of hypothyroidism, the condition has remained
enigmatic, and both doctors and patients have been rendered ineffective in their ability to
understand and treat this common clinical condition.
The Clinical presentations of thyroid disease are numerous and can be very perplexing to the
clinician.
Here stated below are just a few of the common complaints from patients who enter doctor’s
offices are:
1. Fatigue and “not enough energy” are among the most common complains of patients.
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Fatigue and low energy are nonspecific complaints that correlate with many health
conditions, including depression, anemia, infection, cancer, autoimmune diseases,
cardiopulmonary disease, and nutritional deficiency to name just a few.
Depression: Depression is common among patients with thyroid disease. The most direct
explanations for this is reduced function of the Adrenergic nervous system specifically the
reception of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine which support energy,
attention, vigilance and pleasre.
Low body temperature: Cold hands and cold feet due to the increases energy expenditure of
T3 (hormone) which increases body temperature. Therefore with lowering T3 thyroid
hormone patients commonly notice cold intolerances.
Dry Skin: Commonly noticed due to a combination of impaired nutrient absorption and also
impaired function of the oil producing glands of the skin.
Constipation, Poor digestion and Acid reflux: Thyroid diseases leads to slowing of the
body’s functions, which leads to slower intestinal transit, which manifests constipation.
Autoimmune thyroiditis produces antibodies to the acid producing cells in the stomach.
Menstrual irregularities, PMS, uterine fibroids, excessive menstrual bleeding and polycystic
ovarian syndrome (PCOS):
Infertility and the feeling and experience of not having enough sex hormones: Thyroid
hormone is directly necessary for eex hormone production and for the successful
maintenance of pregnancy.
Weak fingernails and hair loss:
9. Increased need for sleep:
10. Obesity and difficulty in loosing weight:
11. High Cholesterol: HMG-CoA reductase enzyme is suppressed in thyroid conditions thus
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elevating the cholesterol levels.
Slow Hear rates:
High Blood Pressure:
Slow Healing:
Decreased Memory and concentration:
Muscle Weakness
Sleep Apnea:
Recurrent infections:
Frog-Like husky voice:
Problems that may arise in thyroid Gland effecting hormone production and metabolism
1. Conditions effecting the Hypothalamus
2. Problems of the Pituitary Gland
3. Problems Specific of the thyroid gland: such as Grave’s disease (Hyperthyroidism), Viral
Disease, Autoimmune thyroiditis, Euthyroidi Disease
4. Peripheral Metabolic dysfunction
5. Adrenal Gland dysfunction
6. Heavy Metal Toxicity
7. Nutrient Deficiencies
8. Conversion Deficiencies
These above noted maladies/conditions all play an important role in the proper function and
integrity of proper and healthy thyroid function. Very little, if NO emphysis is placed on these
mentioned etiologies (causes) of thyroid dysfunction in the standard medical model. Most if not
all of my patients have been misdiagnosed therefore mistreated with this common endocrine
condition.
I tried in this very brief amount of time to try to explain some of the very important issues
affecting the Thyroid Glandular system. If you are a loved one is currently under medical care
for a thyroid condition and are not having good response, you may have not had all issues
addressed as mentioned above. I urge that you call our office and schedule an appointment for a
courtesy consultation regarding this or any other condition or health challenge affecting you or a
family member.
Dr. Badanek helps patients with thyroid health in Ocala and soon in Tampa Bay.
He prides himself in treating patients that are searching for the answers to their
health conditions and refuse to give up. Many of his patients present with a
variety of chronic conditions: hypothyroid, heart disease, diabetes, gastritis,
irritable bowel, constipation, autoimmune disease and numerous other issues. To
schedule an appointment in Ocala call 352-622-1151, 727-501-5997 in Tampa Bay
or email [email protected] for a consultation.