How to Find Out if Surgery is Required for Thyroid Lumps Before becoming too alarmed by a thyroid lump in your throat, keep in mind that most thyroid nodules are benign (non-cancerous). Even so, it is important to schedule an appointment with a throat specialist if you notice a thyroid lump or if you begin to exhibit symptoms associated with thyroid disorders. Your doctor … [Read more...] about How to Find Out if Surgery is Required for Thyroid Lumps
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Difference Between Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroidism Disorders
Difference Between Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroidism Disorders The thyroid gland, which is located in the front portion of your neck, affects almost all of your body’s metabolic processes. When abnormal hormone production occurs in the thyroid gland, these processes are thrown off significantly and can cause many undesirable symptoms. Hyperthyroidism There are many different … [Read more...] about Difference Between Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroidism Disorders
Curing Parathyroid Disease with Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery
About minimally invasive Parathyroid Surgery Parathyroid disease, or hyperparathyroidism, can be cured with minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. Since the disease results in overproduction of hormones, the goal is to remove the source of the problem. During Parathyroid gland surgery, the normal parathyroid glands are left intact while the glands that are overproducing … [Read more...] about Curing Parathyroid Disease with Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery
Common Symptoms of Thyroid Problems in Women
Common Symptoms of Thyroid Problems in Women Thyroid disorders in women are more common than thyroid problems in men. Unfortunately, many women do not receive a proper diagnosis for a thyroid disorder until the problem has passed the early stages. A deeper understanding of who is most at risk and the common symptoms of thyroid problems will help individuals to take a more … [Read more...] about Common Symptoms of Thyroid Problems in Women
Common Symptoms of a Goitre Thyroid Problem
Common Symptoms of a Goitre Thyroid Problem 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, … [Read more...] about Common Symptoms of a Goitre Thyroid Problem
Common Low Thyroid Symptoms in Women
Common Low Thyroid Symptoms Women who are middle-aged or older have a higher risk of developing hypothyroidism disorder, which is the underproduction of thyroid hormones. Low thyroid symptoms in women vary depending on how severe the problem is. When the issue first develops, you may not notice any symptoms at all. Many women attribute symptoms such as fatigue to simply … [Read more...] about Common Low Thyroid Symptoms in Women
Common Causes of Thyroid Nodules
Common Causes of Thyroid Nodules 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 … [Read more...] about Common Causes of Thyroid Nodules
