Fatigue, unexplained weight changes, and feeling too hot or too cold are not just signs of aging or stress.
They're signs of a thyroid disorder.
At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Dr. Sirisha Thambuluru, a board-certified endocrinologist, helps individuals get to the root of their symptoms and feel like themselves again—with personalized, non-surgical thyroid care.
"Thyroid conditions have always been common," says Dr. Thambuluru. "But now, with increased awareness and more frequent imaging, we're catching problems earlier—especially nodules that would have gone unnoticed in the past."
Thanks to more people in Shreveport getting lab tests and abdominal imaging, thyroid nodules and hormonal imbalances are showing up more often in primary care. That's when Dr. Thambuluru steps in.
This condition affects your energy, metabolism, and mood. It's one of the most common reasons people are referred to Dr. Thambuluru. Symptoms include:
"Many patients just feel 'slowed down'—and they don't realize it's hormonal," Dr. Thambuluru explains.
The opposite problem—when your thyroid produces too much hormone—can make your body feel like it's running in overdrive:
In the Shreveport area, Dr. Thambuluru said thyroid nodules are being found more often—not because more people have them, but because more people are getting CT scans and ultrasounds for unrelated issues.
"Most nodules are harmless," she explains. "But about 5% may be cancerous, and others may overproduce hormone, causing symptoms like palpitations, weight loss, or anxiety."
At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, thyroid care isn't one-size-fits-all.
It's about how you feel—and what's happening behind the scenes.
"Two people can have the same lab result but very different symptoms. That's why we treat the person, not just the numbers," says Dr. Thambuluru.
She works closely with Shreveport-area primary care physicians to:
Untreated thyroid conditions can affect more than your energy:
But the good news? Most thyroid disorders can be managed successfully—without surgery—when caught early.
If you need help managing an existing thyroid condition, call Dr. Thambuluru at 318-681-5282.
If you live in Shreveport and are experiencing fatigue, mood swings, weight changes, or any of the symptoms listed above, ask your primary care doctor about getting your thyroid tested.
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