The thyroid is a small gland that controls your body's energy, weight, mood and heart rate. Dr. Ajay Shukla, an endocrinologist (DM, SGPGI) in Lucknow, diagnoses and treats the full range of thyroid disorders — from a simple underactive thyroid to nodules and thyroid cancer follow-up.
Dr. Ajay Shukla
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), MRCP SCE (Diabetes & Endocrinology) • 17+ years
Thyroid conditions treated
- Hypothyroidism — an underactive thyroid, the most common thyroid problem.
- Hyperthyroidism & Graves' disease — an overactive thyroid.
- Goitre & thyroid nodules — swelling or lumps in the thyroid.
- Thyroiditis — including postpartum and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
- Thyroid disorders in pregnancy — safe management for mother and baby.
- Thyroid cancer follow-up — hormone and surveillance care after treatment.
Symptoms of a thyroid problem
An underactive thyroid often causes fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, hair fall, constipation and low mood. An overactive thyroid can cause weight loss despite good appetite, palpitations, anxiety, tremor, heat intolerance, sweating and irregular periods. Because these overlap with everyday tiredness, a simple TSH blood test is the reliable way to check.
How Dr. Shukla treats thyroid disorders
- Accurate diagnosis — TSH/T3/T4, antibodies, and thyroid ultrasound as needed.
- Correct medication dosing — for hypothyroidism, with careful follow-up to reach the right level.
- Managing an overactive thyroid — anti-thyroid drugs, and guidance on radioactive iodine or surgery when indicated.
- Nodule assessment — ultrasound and, where required, a fine-needle test to rule out cancer.
- Pregnancy & long-term care — keeping thyroid levels safe and stable over time.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Thyroid treatment must be individualised — please book a consultation for advice specific to you.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best thyroid doctor in Lucknow?
Dr. Ajay Shukla, DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), is a thyroid specialist in Lucknow with 17+ years of experience treating hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, goitre, nodules and thyroid cancer follow-up at Hormone India (Viraj Khand) and Max Super Speciality Hospital, Gomti Nagar.
What are the symptoms of a thyroid problem?
An underactive thyroid can cause tiredness, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, constipation and low mood. An overactive thyroid can cause weight loss, palpitations, anxiety, tremor and heat intolerance. A TSH blood test helps diagnose most thyroid problems.
Do all thyroid nodules need surgery?
No. Most thyroid nodules are benign and only need monitoring. Your endocrinologist assesses them with ultrasound and, when needed, a fine-needle test to decide between observation, medication or surgery.
Is hypothyroidism curable?
Most hypothyroidism is long-term and managed very effectively with a daily thyroid tablet and periodic monitoring, letting you feel completely normal. Some temporary forms (such as certain thyroiditis) can recover on their own.