An Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Women are considered to be more at risk for developing an overactive thyroid than men. In fact, women develop the symptoms of an overactive thyroid ten times more frequently than men. The reason for the link between female anatomy and overactive thyroid disorder is largely a mystery, but women are encouraged to pay careful … [Read more...] about Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Common Parathyroid Symptoms
Parathyroid symptoms were first described in 1925. Since then the symptoms resulting from parathyroid disease has been nicknamed "moans, groans, stones, and bones...with psychic overtones". Sometimes, benign growths called adenomas appear on one or more the parathyroid glands. Adenomas cause the parathyroid gland to make more parathyroid hormone than the body needs, a … [Read more...] about Common Parathyroid Symptoms
Thyroid Symptoms in Women
Thyroid Symptoms in Women What is thyroid disease? And what are the thyroid symptoms in women? These are important questions, especially if you’re dealing with problems you suspect may be caused by your thyroid gland. Following are a few answers to get you started. First, thyroid disease is any one of several conditions afflicting the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland … [Read more...] about Thyroid Symptoms in Women
Thyroid Cancer Overview
Thyroid cancer overview Any phrase with the word “cancer” in it can seem quite scary. Thyroid cancer develops when unusual cells make an appearance in one’s thyroid gland. For those who are not familiar with it, the thyroid gland is the gland in the human body responsible for monitoring how one’s body uses energy. This type of cancer is rather uncommon, and the good news is … [Read more...] about Thyroid Cancer Overview
Thyroid Gland Surgery
Thyroid gland surgery Thyroid gland surgery is usually conducted when a patient needs to have all, or part of, their thyroid gland removed. For those who aren’t familiar with it, the thyroid gland is a small, butterfly shaped gland that is nestled right in the middle of the trachea. In general, there are two primary types of thyroid gland surgery. A total thyroidectomy is … [Read more...] about Thyroid Gland Surgery
How Parathyroid Surgery Is Performed
How Surgery of the Parathyroid Is Performed Parathyroid surgery is a safe and commonly performed procedure. While the idea of having a surgeon open your neck might seem frightening, parathyroid surgery is nowhere near as scary as it sounds. This type of surgery, which is also commonly referred to as a parathyroidectomy, is a medical procedure in which a surgeon will remove … [Read more...] about How Parathyroid Surgery Is Performed
Thyroid Problems Early Diagnosis
Thyroid problems - how to make an early diagnosis Learning about thyroid problems now can save you a lot of trouble and suffering later. Most thyroid problems can be caught and dealt with early, averting the worst symptoms and bringing your life quickly back under control. The key is knowing what’s happening and what you can do about it. What is the thyroid gland? It’s an … [Read more...] about Thyroid Problems Early Diagnosis
How the Parathyroid Glands Work
How the Parathyroid Glands Work The parathyroid glands are a very interesting organ. They have a very important job all their own, but are often overshadowed by the gland where they call home, the thyroid. On the back of the thyroid gland are four very small parathyroid glands the size of a grain of rice. Each one is positioned at the top and bottom of the rear of the … [Read more...] about How the Parathyroid Glands Work
