Guiding Endocrine Associates of Florida, PA, since 1988, Victor L. Roberts, MD, focuses on diabetes management. Another area of knowledge for Victor L. Roberts, MD, is the diagnosis and management of thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism involves the thyroid gland failing to produce enough of the hormone thyroxine. This results in the body’s system slowing, which can cause fatigue, joint pain, infertility, and increased cold sensitivity. Unchecked, it can also result in fluid retention that causes weight gain and obesity. Hypothyroidism is most common in middle-aged and older women, and the onset of symptoms is often gradual, becoming most noticeable once the metabolism slows. In rare cases the disorder can impact infants, with symptoms including a yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin. This has to do with the baby's liver being unable to metabolize bilirubin, a substance created by the recycling of damaged and expended red blood cells. Catching the condition in infants is critical, because even mild cases can cause serious mental and physical retardation. The positive news is that synthetic thyroid hormone can usually be administered to safely and effectively treat hypothyroidism.
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