TREAT THYROID CONDITIONS ONLINE
Chat with a Primary Care doctor without leaving your house. Manage thyroid conditions and medications for only $29/month.
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HOW IT WORKS
Thyroid condition management made easy—all from your phone
Tell us about yourself
Our smarter, faster, virtual intake process gets your doctors the info they need to care for the whole you.
Get care on your schedule
Text us when you’re free—we make ourselves available day and night. For virtual check-ins, refills, and more.
Manage your health with ease
We’ll help you stick to your plan for managing a chronic disease*, changing a habit, and living healthier—by phone.
*Chronic care is available for adults 18-64 in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
“Through an easily accessible and intelligent platform, quality care can be delivered to everyone who needs it.”
Neil Brown, MD
Chief Medical Officer
The advantages of Primary Care with K Health
Pay just $29/month—no hidden fees
Manage chronic conditions, change a habit, prevent illness, and more. Meds come at a low price, too.
See a doctor without seeing a doctor
Have a virtual physical—or anytime check-in—with a clinician right from the app.
Feel good about feeling good
Don’t stress about making an appointment, running out of refills, or getting lab tests. We make it easy.
Get 24/7 Urgent Care, too
A K Health membership also includes unlimited care for you and your kids.
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Thyroid Treatment Online FAQs
Can I see a thyroid doctor online?
Yes, you can safely and securely receive effective and convenient thyroid treatment through our qualified telehealth providers at K Health. Your visit will be 100% virtual, allowing you to manage your condition from the comfort of your home. The standard of care you will receive is the same high standard of care you would receive from an in-person visit. Although, most of the time, our telehealth appointments are at a lower cost to you.
Whether you already have a thyroid condition diagnosis or think you may have one, K Health can provide the care and testing you need. Schedule an appointment through K Health, and our medical provider will ask you several questions about your recent symptoms, past medical history, and current medications.
After reviewing your medical information, our provider will discuss a treatment plan with you and order any needed medications to your preferred pharmacy. If there is a need for you to be seen in person for further assessment, our medical provider will let you know.
What is hypothyroidism?
Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It controls how your body uses energy. Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition affecting nearly 5% of the population. It occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid T3 or T4 hormones. Several things can cause your thyroid to stop working properly, such as radiation damage, medications, autoimmune illnesses, thyroid infection, or surgical thyroid removal.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include:
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Sensitivity to cold
- Dry skin
- Thinning hair
- Low mood
- Constipation
- Muscle and joint aches or stiffness
What is hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid makes too many thyroid hormones. This condition affects about 1 out of 100 Americans over 12 and is more common in people over 60. Several conditions can cause your thyroid to be hyperactive, including autoimmune disorders, thyroid nodules, thyroid inflammation, too much iodine in your diet, or a noncancerous pituitary tumor.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include:
- Weight loss despite an increased appetite
- Nervousness, irritability
- Trouble sleeping, fatigue
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Shaky hands
- Sweating or trouble tolerating heat
- Frequent bowel movements
Can I refill my thyroid prescription online?
Yes, make an appointment with K Health and speak with one of our medical providers about your prescription refill. If appropriate, they can send your refill prescription to your preferred pharmacy, where you can pick it up. Thyroid management doesn’t necessarily require a hands-on physical exam for your medication refill.
How are thyroid disorders treated?
Diagnosis of a thyroid disorder typically comes after a medical provider runs thyroid blood tests to confirm what is going on. In some cases, additional blood tests or imaging may be needed as well.They will follow this up with a treatment plan.
Treatment of hypothyroidism typically involves replacing your thyroid hormone with medications such as levothyroxine (Synthroid) or desiccated thyroid (Armour). People with hypothyroidism typically take their medication first thing in the morning before they have breakfast. After taking the medication for six to eight weeks, your medical provider will order a follow-up blood test to see how the medication is working.
After reviewing the results, they may adjust your dose. Each time your medication dose changes, you’ll need a follow-up blood test until you’ve reached a dose that works for you. Never stop taking your medication without first consulting with your medical provider.
Treatment of hyperthyroidism depends on what is causing it and how severe your condition is. It may include medicines, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery. Medications may include beta blockers or antithyroid medications. Radioiodine therapy involves taking radioactive iodine capsules. This usually results in the person developing hypothyroidism in the future, but hypothyroidism can be easier to manage than hyperthyroidism. Some people opt to have part of their thyroid removed to try and manage their hyperthyroidism. Your provider will discuss the different treatment options with you and will recommend the best for you.
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What is K Health Primary Care?
K Health Primary Care is a virtual medical care program focused on your whole health, without the hassle and price of seeing a doctor in-person.
Primary Care is part of the K Health membership, which costs just $49/month, billed every 3 months. It includes chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 text-based Urgent Care*, Urgent Care for kids ages 3-17, annual wellness visits, and more—all from your phone.
A medical team of board-certified doctors and licensed nurse practitioners creates personalized care plans to make it easier for you manage chronic conditions, change a habit, or just live healthier. Your medical team can remotely prescribe and refill medication, order lab tests, and more.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental U.S. states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals. labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
What's included in the K Health membership?
Our K Health membership includes nearly everything K Health offers for $49/month*:
- Unlimited text-based visits with licensed clinicians
- Flexible appointments for Primary Care and 24/7 Urgent Care
- Remote annual wellness visits
- Chronic condition management and prevention
- Free Urgent Care for your kids ages 3-17
- Easy prescription management and renewals
- As always, no insurance needed, all on your own schedule
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Pediatrics is only available in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Children ages 3-17 must have parental consent.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals. See Terms of Service.
How much does Primary Care cost?
Primary Care is included as part of a K Health membership, which costs $49/month, billed every 3 months. You can cancel your membership at anytime. The cancelation will go into effect at the end of the billing cycle.
A membership includes chronic condition management, 24/7 Urgent Care*, annual wellness visits, unlimited Urgent Care visits for you and your kids 3-17, and more. Medication and lab test costs are not included.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals, labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
Do you need insurance to use K Health?
Nope!
We’ve created efficient ways to bring the cost of healthcare way down and make quality care accessible to everyone, without needing to use health insurance.
You can sign up for our K Health membership for $49/month which includes access to our Primary Care program, 24/7 Urgent Care visits, Urgent Care for your kids ages 3-17, and more,* or you can pay for a one-time virtual visit for $39. Plus, our Symptom Checker is always free to use.
Learn more about our approach to pricing
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Pediatrics is only available in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Children ages 3-17 must have parental consent.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals.
See Terms of Service.
Can I use my insurance to pay for K Health?
Currently, we don't accept insurance to pay for K Health memberships, one-time Urgent Care virtual visits, or mail-order medication, but we keep our prices low to keep medical care accessible to everyone. In many cases, our prices are lower than your insurance copay would have been!
If your clinician prescribes you medication to pick up at your local pharmacy or orders bloodwork to a lab of your choice, you can use your insurance at those locations.
What does Primary Care treat?
The K Health Primary Care program is part of the K Health membership, which offers remote wellness visits, chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 Urgent Care*, prescription refills, unlimited Urgent Care visits for you and your kids 3-17, and more.
Primary Care clinicians practicing on the K Health platform help you manage and treat common chronic conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, and also create personalized care plans to help prevent future conditions, like heart attack and stroke. Your medical team can remotely prescribe and refill medication, order lab tests and health screenings, and more.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals, labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
Do you do annual physicals?
Yes, you can have a virtual annual wellness visit—or anytime check-in—with a licensed clinician on the K Health app. Clinicians are available day and night for wellness visits.
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