In general, the diagnosis of a thyroid disorder takes time. Often a varying degree of symptoms. Some people do not even experience recognisable symptoms. This often leads to delay in the recognition of a thyroid problem being present before a specific diagnosis can be made. It is also important to understand that symptoms of thyroid problems are often common to other illnesses, … [Read more...] about Diagnosis of Thyroid Disorders
Parathyroid Facts
Practically everyone knows about the thyroid gland – it’s the gland we blame when we have too much energy, too little energy, trouble losing weight, trouble keeping weight off… but have you heard the term “parathyroid”? Many people haven’t. What is a parathyroid gland? Actually, there are four of them. The four parathyroids are located behind the thyroid, in your neck. Under … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Facts
Understanding Postpartum Thyroiditis
Women who have just given birth often have to deal with a wide range of health issues that flare up after delivery. One of these illnesses is postpartum thyroiditis. Whilst the exact cause of this thyroiditis after pregnancy is not known, it is important that you understand how this illness affects you and what can be done about it. What Is Postpartum Thyroiditis Postpartum … [Read more...] about Understanding Postpartum Thyroiditis
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
When you go to an endocrinologist for a thyroid screening, your blood will be tested to see if your TSH (thyrotropin-stimulating hormone) and T4 (thyroxin) levels are normal, too high, or too low. If your TSH levels are heightened and your T4 levels are decreased, this is a sign that your thyroid gland is under-producing thyroid hormones and that you have hypothyroidism. If … [Read more...] about Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Disorders and Complementary Medicine
By Nurse Alexandra Matkevich Thyroid disease presents in many forms. You may be being investigated and managed for one of these common thyroid problems: Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid cyst Thyroid cancer As part of your management you may have considered a complementary medicine or alternative treatment. It has been estimated that 15% of patients have … [Read more...] about Thyroid Disorders and Complementary Medicine
Signs That You May Have a Problem with Your Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland plays an extremely important role within the body. If this gland begins to malfunction, or stops functioning, many different processes within the body can start to show negative side effects. A malfunctioning thyroid can lead to problems from depression to weight gain, along with many others. There are millions of people out there who suffer from thyroid … [Read more...] about Signs That You May Have a Problem with Your Thyroid Gland
Calcium balance
About calcium balance The amount of calcium in the body and bloodstream is tightly regulated, as there can be serious consequences if the calcium levels fall too low or becomes too high. This homeostasis is controlled by hormones produced by the thyroid and parathyroid glands, with different hormones acting depending on whether the level of calcium is too high or too low … [Read more...] about Calcium balance
Thyroid Neoplasia
About thyroid neoplasia (thyroid cancer) Tumours of the thyroid gland can be benign or malignant. Typically, thyroid malignancies present as a single nodule on the thyroid gland. Any patient presenting with a solitary thyroid nodule needs to investigate it thoroughly to rule out malignancy. However, malignant tumours of the thyroid gland are rare, accounting for around 5% of … [Read more...] about Thyroid Neoplasia
Different Roles of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
It can be somewhat confusing to understand the difference between the thyroid and parathyroid glands, especially if you are not an anatomy buff. These bodily structures do have a lot in common and plenty of similarities but perform different functions for the body. Both of these types of glands are part of the body’s endocrine system. This means that they are responsible for … [Read more...] about Different Roles of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Thyroid Gland Anatomy
About thyroid gland anatomy The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It is described as having a butterfly shape, because it has a right lobe and a left lobe that are connected in the centre by a thinner segment of thyroid tissue, called the isthmus. Within the neck, the thyroid gland is located between the C5 and T1 vertebra, and overlies the second, third and fourth … [Read more...] about Thyroid Gland Anatomy
