{"product_id":"the-thyroid-guide-paperback","title":"The Thyroid Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBeth Ann Ditkoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul Lo Gerfo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive guide for the more than twenty million Americans suffering from chronic thyroid problems or thyroid cancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeth Ann Ditkoff, M.D., and Paul Lo Gerfo, M.D., two leading thyroid surgeons, identify the common symptoms of thyroid disease--weight gain or loss, fatigue, nervousness, and sleeplessness--and provide advice on diagnostic tests, treatments, medications, and self-help strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery person with thyroid disease can be helped with proper diagnosis and treatment. Most thyroid problems are chronic, so patients need information to cope with a disease that will likely be with them for life. This authoritative, easy-to-use book helps them understand their conditions and gives them the knowledge they need to manage their medications and symptoms. Drs. Ditkoff and Lo Gerfo are clinicians and researchers who have successfully treated thousands of patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than twenty million people currently receive treatment for thyroid problems\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn estimated two million people have an undiagnosed thyroid condition\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt least 10 percent of women over the age of sixty will show evidence of underactive thyroid\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn women of childbearing age, thyroid dysfunction can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and miscarriage\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn underactive thyroid can cause sexual dysfunction\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight percent of pregnant women develop thyroid disease, which is often misdiagnosed as postpartum depression\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe majority of thyroid disease affects women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe definitive guide for the more than 20 million Americans suffering from chronic thyroid problems or thyroid cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeth Ann Ditkoff, M.D., and Paul Lo Gerfo, M.D., two leading thyroid surgeons, identify the common symptoms of thyroid disease -- weight gain or loss, fatigue, nervousness, and sleeplessness -- and provide advice on diagnostic tests, treatments, medications, and self-help strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery person with thyroid disease can be helped with proper diagnosis and treatment. Most thyroid problems are chronic, so patients need information to cope with this disease that will likely be with them for life. This authoritative, easy-to-use book helps them understand their conditions and gives them the knowledge they need to manage their medications and symptoms. Drs. Ditkoff and Lo Gerfo are clinicians and researchers who have successfully treated thousands of patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHYROID FACTS\u003cbr\u003e-- More than 20 million people currently receive treatment for thyroid problems\u003cbr\u003e-- An estimated 2 million people have an undiagnosed thyroid condition\u003cbr\u003e-- At least 10 percent of women over the age of 60 will show evidence of underactive thyroid\u003cbr\u003e-- In women of childbearing age, thyroid dysfunction can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and miscarriage\u003cbr\u003e-- An underactive thyroid can cause sexual dysfunction\u003cbr\u003e-- 8 percent of pregnant women develop thyroid disease, which is often misdiagnosed as postpartum depression\u003cbr\u003e-- The majority of thyroid disease affects women\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8 x 5.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724809900095,"sku":"9780060952600","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e1f8229d8acc4bb74a0c546749b4ab18.webp?v=1765104000","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-thyroid-guide-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}