Equip yourself with information about the signs of a thyroid problem You may be wondering if you have a thyroid problem. Know the signs of a thyroid problem. Maybe the signs are subtle. Or maybe they’re unbearable. Whatever the case, if you’re experiencing symptoms you've never had before, it’s worth knowing whether it’s a thyroid problem. Thyroid issues may be serious. … [Read more...] about Knowing the Signs of a Thyroid Problem is Half the Battle
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Learn More About Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
Learn More About Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease Before a person can learn about thyroid and parathyroid disease, they must first have a firm knowledge of what the human thyroid is. The thyroid is a gland whose shape resembles that of a butterfly. It measures approximately 5cm in size, and it can be found in the front of the throat, just underneath one’s voice box. It is just … [Read more...] about Learn More About Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
Getting the Facts on Thyroid Disease
Getting the facts on thyroid disease The thyroid gland Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid condition? Or are you suffering symptoms that you think may stem from your thyroid gland? This may leave you wondering, just what is the thyroid? And what is thyroid disease? Here are a few answers for getting the facts on thyroid disease. When someone talks about thyroid disease, … [Read more...] about Getting the Facts on Thyroid Disease
How to Detect a Thyroid Problem
Detecting a thyroid problem Do you have a thyroid problem? And how can you tell? An estimated 200 million people worldwide do. These conditions can bring on everything from irritability to baldness, but the good news is that many of these problems are treatable. This article provides general information about thyroid problems and is not a substitute for thorough medical … [Read more...] about How to Detect a Thyroid Problem
Parathyroid Symptoms
Parathyroid symptoms result from problems caused by the parathyroid glands. There are four small parathyroid glands located on the rear surface of the thyroid gland. These small glands do not get the attention that the thyroid gland gets, but parathyroid problems are fairly common. In fact around 1 in 2,000 people has overactive parathyroid function, also known as … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Symptoms
