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Archives for April 2012

Common Symptoms of a Goitre Thyroid Problem

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Goitre symptoms Your thyroid plays a major role in regulating your metabolism and many additional aspects of your health including your heart rate, body temperature, and your blood pressure. There are a number of thyroid problems that can compromise the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. A goitre occurs when the thyroid gland enlarges, often causing a noticeable … [Read more...] about Common Symptoms of a Goitre Thyroid Problem

Thyroid nodules

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Your thyroid is located above your breastbone near the base of your neck. If fluid-filled lumps or solid lumps form within the small thyroid gland, you may notice symptoms such difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight loss, or feelings of anxiety. In many cases, however, people do not discover that they have thyroid nodules until … [Read more...] about Thyroid nodules

Calcium Imbalances Caused by Parathyroid Disorders

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Calcium imbalances and parathyroid disorders - parathyroid hormone Your body relies on its parathyroid glands in order to maintain the proper balance of calcium and phosphorous. These glands maintain this balance through the secretion of the parathyroid hormone (PTH). Hyperparathyroidism In some cases, the parathyroid glands overproduce PTH (hyperparathyroidism) causing the … [Read more...] about Calcium Imbalances Caused by Parathyroid Disorders

An Overview of the Thyroid Problem Known as Graves Disease

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Graves Disease Your thyroid gland is an essential component of your endocrine gland system—the glands that release important hormones into the bloodstream and lymph systems. There are a number of conditions that cause too little or too much hormones to be secreted. Graves’ disease is a thyroid problem in which a compromised immune system leads to an excess amount of … [Read more...] about An Overview of the Thyroid Problem Known as Graves Disease