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Dr Carsten Palme is an Otolaryngology ( Ear, Nose and Throat ) Head & Neck Surgeon and holds clinical appointments at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Westmead Hospital, Sydney. He is Director of Head Neck Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and a senior member of the Head and Neck Service, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead. Dr Carsten Palme is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Sydney University Medical School and the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Australia.

After attending medical school at the University of Sydney Dr Palme completed four years of advanced training in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002. He completed post-training fellowships in the American Head and Neck Society Head and Neck Oncology Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada and in Laser Head and Neck Surgery, University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany.

Dr Palme is the inaugural recipient in 2009 of the Chris O’Brien Travelling Fellowship of the American Head and Neck Society. In 2010 Dr Palme was awarded the Coman Kennedy Laser Scholarship by the Australian and New Zealand Head Neck Society. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons honoured Dr Palme in 2012 with an ” Outstanding Achievement Award “. He is active in clinical research and has authored a number of peer reviewed publications and book chapters. Dr Palme is a regular invited speaker at both national and international meetings. Dr Palme has a strong interest in training and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Fellowship Program at Westmead Hospitals.

Dr Palme is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a member of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Australian and New Zealand Society of Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dr Palme has expertise and experience in the surgical management of diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Contact Details

Address: Suite G22, Norwest Medical Centre, 9 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153
Phone: 1300 552 665

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Dr Carsten Palme is an Otolaryngology ( Ear, Nose and Throat ) Head & Neck Surgeon and holds clinical appointments at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Westmead Hospital, Sydney. He is Director of Head Neck Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and a senior member of the Head and Neck Service, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead. Dr Carsten Palme is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Sydney University Medical School and the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Australia.

After attending medical school at the University of Sydney Dr Palme completed four years of advanced training in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002. He completed post-training fellowships in the American Head and Neck Society Head and Neck Oncology Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada and in Laser Head and Neck Surgery, University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany.

Dr Palme is the inaugural recipient in 2009 of the Chris O’Brien Travelling Fellowship of the American Head and Neck Society. In 2010 Dr Palme was awarded the Coman Kennedy Laser Scholarship by the Australian and New Zealand Head Neck Society. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons honoured Dr Palme in 2012 with an ” Outstanding Achievement Award “. He is active in clinical research and has authored a number of peer reviewed publications and book chapters. Dr Palme is a regular invited speaker at both national and international meetings. Dr Palme has a strong interest in training and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Fellowship Program at Westmead Hospitals.

Dr Palme is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a member of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Australian and New Zealand Society of Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dr Palme has expertise and experience in the surgical management of diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Contact Details

Phone: 1300 552 665
Fax: 02 8089 1025

Address: Suite G22, Norwest Medical Centre, 9 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153

Address: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Clinic A, Level 2, 119-143 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050

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Dr Carsten Palme is an Otolaryngology ( Ear, Nose and Throat ) Head & Neck Surgeon and holds clinical appointments at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Westmead Hospital, Sydney. He is Director of Head Neck Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and a senior member of the Head and Neck Service, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead. Dr Carsten Palme is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Sydney University Medical School and the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Australia.

After attending medical school at the University of Sydney Dr Palme completed four years of advanced training in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002. He completed post-training fellowships in the American Head and Neck Society Head and Neck Oncology Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada and in Laser Head and Neck Surgery, University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany.

Dr Palme is the inaugural recipient in 2009 of the Chris O’Brien Travelling Fellowship of the American Head and Neck Society. In 2010 Dr Palme was awarded the Coman Kennedy Laser Scholarship by the Australian and New Zealand Head Neck Society. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons honoured Dr Palme in 2012 with an ” Outstanding Achievement Award “. He is active in clinical research and has authored a number of peer reviewed publications and book chapters. Dr Palme is a regular invited speaker at both national and international meetings. Dr Palme has a strong interest in training and is the Director of the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Fellowship Program at Westmead Hospitals.

Dr Palme is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a member of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Australian and New Zealand Society of Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dr Palme has expertise and experience in the surgical management of diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Contact Details

Phone: 1300 552 665
Fax: 02 8089 1025

Address: Suite G22, Norwest Medical Centre, 9 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153

Address: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Clinic A, Level 2, 119-143 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050

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Do you have trouble maintaining a healthy weight? Do you exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet, but still find that you are sluggish and can’t stop gaining weight? Do you eat everything you can, but you keep losing weight and having digestive tract issues? Your problem may not lie in anything you’re doing or eating. You simply may have a problem with your thyroid gland.

By producing thyroid hormones including triiodothronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4), your thyroid gland controls your body’s metabolism. Effectively, your thyroid gland is in charge of how your body uses the energy (in calories) that you put into it. If you have hyperthyroidism – an overactive thyroid – you will not be able to gain weight. You’ll feel weak and sweaty, even when you’re resting. Your will most likely be increased, and no matter how much you eat, you’ll still feel hungry. Digestive issues like GI upset are often present, as well. Hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety and cardiac symptoms like palpitations, but your doctor can tell the difference, diagnose you, and get you the right treatment to slow your metabolism so that you can gain weight and regain energy [1].

Hypothyroidism, on the other hand, happens when the thyroid gland does not produce enough T3 and T4. Your metabolism will slow down dramatically, causing abnormal weight gain. As with hyperthyroidism, you’ll feel tired and sluggish. You may also experience hair loss and a sensitivity to cold [1].

Hyperthyroidism treatment often begins with a prescription for beta blockers, which should decrease some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as elevated heart rates, tremors, and anxiety. Anti-thyroid medication is prescribed to slow the production of T3 and T4. For some patients who have hyperthyroidism which does not respond to medical treatment, surgery is required, and the thyroid is removed.

If the thyroid is removed, the patient who was just dealing with hyperthyroid problems will now have to deal with hypothyroid problems. These, though, are more easily treated. Treatment for an underactive thyroid requires hormone replacement therapy, which is a lot easier than it sounds. Hormone replacement therapy is a medical term for taking prescription medicine, which will produce the hormones that the inactive (or absent) thyroid gland would otherwise be producing. In most cases, the patient will have to take thyroid hormone tablets for the rest of their life, especially if the thyroid gland has been removed.

Thyroid disease also includes thyroid nodules, lumps that occasionally form on the thyroid, which may give the sensation of a lump in the throat [2]. Thyroid lumps should be checked by a doctor to ensure accurate diagnosis. Fortunately, more often than not, thyroid lumps are not cancerous. Specific treatment depends on the diagnosis. In most cases of thyroid cancer, the thyroid gland is removed, and hormone replacement therapy is prescribed for the rest of the patient’s life.

Symptoms relating to thyroid disease may include sudden weight loss or gain, a lack of energy or digestive issues. If you experience these symptoms then you should absolutely consult with your doctor. Thyroid disease can be treated in non-invasive ways if it is caught early. If you wait to see if the disease will go away on its own, you may be in for a rude awakening. Thyroid problems do not heal themselves, and waiting for diagnosis and treatment will usually lead to poor health for a protracted period of time.

Your best bet if you think you have an issue with your thyroid gland is to seek medical help immediately. Whether your thyroid is overactive or underactive, your chances of leading a normal, healthy life are far greater if you begin treatment sooner rather than later.

If you have questions or concerns about the thyroid gland see your local doctor who will arrange for you to see a thyroid surgeon.

[1] Thyroid Problems eMedicine Health. Retrieved on 2013-10-29.

[2] “New York Thyroid Center: Thyroid Nodules”. Retrieved 2013-10-29.

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About Hypothyroidism Treatment and Weight Loss

Your thyroid gland governs your metabolism by producing the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. When it is underactive and does not produce enough of these hormones and you may feel weak and tired. As your body is not processing fuel properly this may cause you to feel lethargic and depressive, and you may gain weight too.

After you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, your endocrinologist will prescribe hormone replacement therapy, which should help you with many of the symptoms associated with a lack of thyroid hormones. As you start to feel better, you may want to be more active and get your health and weight under control.

You may think that thyroid treatment will make weight loss easy. It will definitely make it easier than it was before, but it may not actually be easy. In fact, because your metabolism has been unbalanced for some time, you are likely to still have difficulties in getting to the weight and fitness level you would like. It’s not impossible, though. Here are some helpful tips for getting your metabolism on track and your weight under control.

Make sure your treatment is tuned to your needs

Just starting thyroid medication will not necessarily help you lose the weight you have gained from having an underactive thyroid gland. Patients who do not change their diets or lifestyles after getting medication will often continue to gain weight. However, optimising your thyroid treatment can help kick start the process of getting healthy and losing weight.

Talk to your doctor about making sure that you are getting the proper levels of TSH, T3, and T4 in your medication. Scheduling follow-up appointments and keeping in close contact with your doctor will help them set the right level of treatment for your needs. That’s just the start, though. Read on to learn about the other steps you should take to get where you want to be.

Speed up your metabolism

You have no doubt heard that muscle burns calories faster and more efficiently than fat. You can increase your basal metabolism – the rate at which you burn calories when you are resting – by increasing your body’s muscle mass. Regular strength training will build muscle and help speed up your metabolism.

You can help the process along, too, by making sure that you get enough vitamins and nutrients, especially B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. These will help your body perform more efficiently. Finally, make sure that you are staying hydrated. Dehydration is sure to slow your metabolism.

Change your diet and increase your activity level

A good diet, with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein, can keep your metabolism efficiently engaged. Getting regular exercise will burn more calories, build lean muscle mass, and help increase your basal metabolism.

Before, it may have been impossible for you to lose weight through diet and exercise because your thyroid was underactive. Now, though, with the help of your thyroid medication, good diet, exercise, and good hydration, you should notice improvements quicker.

These changes in your lifestyle should also help you sleep better at night. Getting enough sleep is important to maintaining a healthy weight and will help you feel more energetic, which will make you more likely to exercise and stick to a healthy lifestyle.

Seek professional help

If you still cannot seem to lose weight, talk to your doctor. They may be able to recommend a good nutritionist or personal trainer who can help you jumpstart the process and get you on the right track. They can give you advice and instruction in making the right changes to your diet and getting the right kinds of exercise.

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