Your thyroid gland is responsible for metabolic functioning in your body. It is a large endocrine gland that lies in the neck region. This gland makes proteins and hormones which regulates how quickly we burn energy. The two thyroid hormones it produces are thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones effect changes at the cellular level that […]
Thyroid disorders range from diseases that increase the amount of hormone produced to those that totally eradicate the production. In both instances these conditions will also radically affect the health of the individuals affected. Because there are several different conditions that may have the same symptoms diagnosis can sometimes be challenging. The thyroid gland is
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The large gland that lies in the neck region serves some very important functions in the regulation of your bodily systems. It helps to regulate metabolism and has an affect on the cardiovascular system, growth of cells and development of a baby\’s brain. One of the symptoms of a thyroid disturbance is either a decreased
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The thyroid gland, small in size, is a gland that lies within the neck in the area of the Adam\’s apple. Formed within the thyroid gland can be lumps that are either solid or filled with fluid. These lumps are known as nodules. While most of the time these lumps are harmless and noncancerous, they
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. This can cause a severe acceleration of the body\’s metabolic rate. The condition can be difficult for your doctor to diagnose because hyperthyroidism can mimic other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, depression, osteoporosis and infertility. The symptoms
Graves\’ disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks the thyroid gland resulting in an overproduction of thyroid hormones (thyrotoxicosis). The condition is named after Robert Graves, a 19th-century Irish physician who discovered and described the condition. Graves\’ disease can have an effect on many different parts of the body such as the
Hashimoto’s or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a specific type of autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack and destroy the thyroid gland. This can lead to serious complications because the thyroid gland is responsible for setting the rate of your metabolism. Or in other words, the thyroid gland sets the rate at which your
Congenital hypothyroidism is a relatively uncommon condition that occurs in newborns. Congenital hypothyroidism can occur due the mother being exposed to radioiodine and anti-thyroid medication, but more likely, it is a hereditary condition. Girls are twice as likely to be born with congenital hypothyroidism as boys are. It affects approximately one child in every 4,000
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The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck just below the Adams apple, about where the knot on a man\’s necktie would sit. The thyroid has a very important job because it is responsible for the body\’s metabolic rate and energy production. These functions affect the
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Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. The causes of hyperthyroidism vary and treatment of this disease will be most successful when it is based on the underlying medical condition that created it. Hyperthyroidism can cause a number of serious symptoms. It can cause your heart
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