Which department should I visit for hyperthyroidism examination?
Aug 21, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Hyperthyroidism usually refers to hyperthyroidism, a disease caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to a series of high metabolic symptoms. For the examination and treatment of hyperthyroidism, patients can usually visit the endocrinology department, ultrasound department, thyroid surgery department, general surgery department, ophthalmology department, etc. In addition, patients with hyperthyroidism may also need to undergo related examinations in the nuclear medicine department.
Hyperthyroidism usually refers to hyperthyroidism, a disease characterized by a series of high-metabolism symptoms caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones. For examination and treatment of hyperthyroidism, patients can visit the endocrinology department, ultrasound department, thyroid surgery department, general surgery department, ophthalmology department, etc. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Endocrinology Department
The endocrinology department is the core department for diagnosing and treating hyperthyroidism. It can confirm the diagnosis by testing thyroid hormone levels, such as serum total triiodothyronine, serum total thyroxine, etc. At the same time, it can develop drug treatment plans based on the patient's condition to regulate thyroid hormone secretion and control disease progression.
2. Ultrasound Department
The ultrasound department can clearly display the size, shape, and blood flow of the thyroid through thyroid ultrasound examination, helping determine whether the thyroid is enlarged or has nodules. This provides important imaging evidence for the diagnosis and assessment of hyperthyroidism and assists doctors in developing treatment plans.
3. Thyroid Surgery Department
If medication proves ineffective for hyperthyroidism patients or if there are obvious symptoms of thyroid enlargement and compression requiring surgical treatment, patients can visit the thyroid surgery department. Doctors in this department specialize in thyroid surgery and can improve symptoms of hyperthyroidism by surgically removing part or all of the thyroid tissue.
4. General Surgery Department
In some medical institutions where thyroid surgery is not a separate specialty, the general surgery department may be involved in the surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism. General surgeons can manage thyroid-related surgical issues and perform thyroid surgery on patients who meet surgical indications to achieve treatment goals.
5. Ophthalmology Department
Some hyperthyroidism patients may experience eye symptoms such as exophthalmos and eyelid edema. The ophthalmology department can examine and treat these ocular lesions, assess the extent of eye damage, and implement appropriate treatment measures to protect the patient's vision and ocular function.
In addition, hyperthyroidism patients may also need to visit the nuclear medicine department for relevant examinations. Patients should also follow medical advice for regular follow-up visits to adjust treatment plans in a timely manner.
