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Symptoms for Thyroid Gland Dysfunction

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Symptoms relating to thyroid gland dysfunction will usually fall into one of two categories: hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive, while hyperthyroidism occurs when it is overactive. While both conditions are generally not life threatening, they can seriously diminish a person’s quality of life. This is why it is … [Read more...] about Symptoms for Thyroid Gland Dysfunction

Subacute Thyroiditis

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About Subacute Thyroiditis Subacute thyroiditis is an uncommon problem that occurs following a viral infection, such as influenza, coxsackie virus or mumps. Mumps is now very rare in Australia due to the success of vaccination. Subacute thyroiditis is most commonly seen in women, typically aged between 20 and 40. Some women develop subacute thyroiditis following pregnancy. … [Read more...] about Subacute Thyroiditis

Understanding Your Parathyroid Glands

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About the Parathyroid Glands Just about everyone you talk to is at least somewhat familiar with the thyroid gland and what it does. After all, we all want to stay fit with appropriate body weights for our heights and builds, so knowing about the gland that controls our metabolism is definitely of interest. Located just behind the thyroid, are a set of four glands that are … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Parathyroid Glands

Riedel’s Thyroiditis

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About Riedel's Thyroiditis Riedel’s thyroiditis is a very rare condition with an unknown cause. In 1883, Professor Bernhard Riedel first recognized the disease. He published a description of 2 cases in 1896 and of a third case in 1897. Riedel used the term 'eisenharte struma' to describe the stone-hard consistency of the thyroid gland and its fixation to adjacent structures. … [Read more...] about Riedel’s Thyroiditis

Iodine, Thyroid Hormones and the Thyroid Gland

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Iodine and Thyroid Hormones The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), which help to control the body’s rate of metabolism. Both T3 and T4 have similar actions on the body’s tissues, but T3 is a more potent form of the hormone than T4. The thyroid produces considerably more T4 than T3; however, the body’s cells convert T4 into … [Read more...] about Iodine, Thyroid Hormones and the Thyroid Gland

Dealing Effectively with Parathyroid Disorders

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The parathyroid glands in your body control the amount of circulating calcium. One in 500 people may develop a tumour that causes hyperparathyroidism, also known as parathyroid disease. This disease is destructive and causes high levels of calcium in the blood, which may lead to serious health issues or early death. Most patients can be cured by the removal of the … [Read more...] about Dealing Effectively with Parathyroid Disorders

Common Thyroid Disorders

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There are many different types of thyroid disorders, and these disorders can range in seriousness from mild in nature to serious. Goitre, for example, is thyroid glandular swelling that may be caused by an immune response or iodine deficiency. The most common thyroid problems involve the abnormal production of thyroid hormone. Too much thyroid hormone results in a condition … [Read more...] about Common Thyroid Disorders

Do You Have Underactive Thyroid Symptoms?

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Fatigue. Energy loss. Depression. Weight gain. Unusual memory lapses. Hair loss. Pinning down the cause of these symptoms can be difficult, but there’s one culprit that often goes overlooked at first: the thyroid gland. These are just a few of the underactive thyroid symptoms that affects around 5 percent of the Australian population, particularly older women. It’s among the … [Read more...] about Do You Have Underactive Thyroid Symptoms?