About the causes of a thyroid lump The thyroid gland is an essential part of the human anatomy. It rests in the neck, near the larynx, and it secretes hormones that control our growth and our development through our metabolic processes. So, if your thyroid gland is operating normally you will have a healthy metabolic rate. Meaning you can eat a reasonable number of calories … [Read more...] about Causes of a Thyroid Lump
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About Hyperthyroidism – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
About Hyperthyroidism The thyroid is an important endocrine gland in the body. It produces the hormones necessary to maintain homeostasis, or, a constant internal state. The thyroid produces thyroid hormones, T3 and T4, which control energy metabolism and generation of body heat, amongst other functions. The thyroid gland also produces calcitonin, a hormone which regulates … [Read more...] about About Hyperthyroidism – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Graves Disease Signs and Symptoms
What is Graves Disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder, which affects the thyroid gland causing it to become overactive. In Graves disease, the body creates antibodies against the receptor on the thyroid gland, the antibodies then act like a normal hormone in the body (the thyroid stimulating hormone) and excite the thyroid gland. As a result of this heightened … [Read more...] about Graves Disease Signs and Symptoms
Unhealthy Weight Loss and Hyperthyroidism
Function of the Thyroid Gland Your thyroid gland regulates and governs your metabolism by producing the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. If your thyroid does not produce enough T3 and T4, you have what is called hypothyroidism, which results in uncontrollable weight gain, fatigue, depression, and other issues. Severe, untreated hypothyroidism can result in severe weight gain, coma, … [Read more...] about Unhealthy Weight Loss and Hyperthyroidism
