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
Reasons for Thyroid Neck Lumps
Thyroid Neck Lumps: Get Diagnosed Many people feel a lump in their neck and they immediately become afraid of the C word that no one ever wants to think about. However, this is not always the cause of a lump in the throat and it will be important to get an evaluation before determining the cause. Most often, a lump in the throat is related in some way to the thyroid gland … [Read more...] about Reasons for Thyroid Neck Lumps
The Importance of Getting Thyroid Nodules Tested
Thyroid nodules are one of the most common thyroid disorders. Many people live with a small amount of swelling or a lump in their thyroid gland, and do not know that this condition exists. However, with time, the swelling or lump can grow causing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or breathing properly. When significant thyroid nodules are found, it is important that the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Getting Thyroid Nodules Tested
Factors that Can Cause an Enlarged Thyroid Gland – Goitre
Goitre Your thyroid gland plays an essential role in regulating your metabolism. By producing sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones—thyroxine and tri-idothyronine—your thyroid gland helps to control your body temperature, the rate at which carbohydrates and fats are used in your body, proper heart rate, and other functions within your body. If improper thyroid hormone … [Read more...] about Factors that Can Cause an Enlarged Thyroid Gland – Goitre
Do You Have an Underactive Thyroid
Underactive thyroid symptoms The only way to know for sure if you have an underactive thyroid is to visit your doctor or an ENT specialist. However, understanding the signs and symptoms of the disorder will help you to know what to look out for. Depending on the severity of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), symptoms can vary quite a bit. Many people with the disorder do … [Read more...] about Do You Have an Underactive Thyroid
Causes of the Autoimmune Disorder Known as Hashimotos Disease
Hashimoto's Disease Causes Hashimotos disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies are created by the immune system. These antibodies attack the thyroid gland resulting in the underproduction of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism). Researchers do not yet know why the immune system attacks the thyroid glands in some individuals. Some believe … [Read more...] about Causes of the Autoimmune Disorder Known as Hashimotos Disease
Postpartum thyroiditis
An introduction to postpartum thyroiditis Postpartum thyroiditis is a thyroid disorder that some women develop within the first year after giving birth. While the condition typically lasts from several weeks to several months, some women develop long-term hypothyroidism after giving birth. Women with type 1 diabetes, a history of thyroiditis, or an immune system disorder … [Read more...] about Postpartum thyroiditis
Thyroid cancer and x-rays
Thyroid Fears Aside, That X-Ray’s Worth It NYT, By JANE E. BRODY Thyroid cancer and x-rays It doesn’t take much to scare people when it comes to cancer, especially when the cause, unlike smoking, seems beyond one’s control. So I was not surprised by a stream of panicked e-mails I received after a television show in which the popular Dr. Mehmet Oz called thyroid cancer … [Read more...] about Thyroid cancer and x-rays
