When Eric’s left bicep swelled up so large that it strained his shirt sleeve, he knew something was wrong. This sudden development was a shock to Eric, then 39, a West Bloomfield resident. He was healthy, had lived a very active life and his only previous medical issues were sports injuries when he was growing up. Following many tests, an ER doctor referred Eric to a vascular surgeon who was able to figure out what was going on and act quickly.

Lisa Smith had a history of abnormal thyroid labs since she was pregnant with her son around eight years ago. She also had a family history of thyroid disease, so when it was found that she had a nodule on her thyroid that was causing it to be hyperactive, she was not surprised. She was hesitant to undergo treatment because she would need to be on medication long term. But thanks to a new procedure, she and her doctor were able to take action she was comfortable with.