Diagnosing Hypothyroidism

Do you feel tired, or are you a little overweight, maybe constipated or maybe your skin is a little too dry? Perhaps your hair is getting a little thin and brittle. Is your cholesterol up? You may not have thought of it, but you might possibly have low thyroid.  One of the most common complaints patients have is that they are fatigued. For years doctors have just relied on blood tests to diagnose hypothyroidism. Endocrinologists are now starting to look more at the patient and being more clinical.  Dr. Len talks about the basal metabolic tests and what tests are best for diagnosing hypothyroidism.