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
Thyroid Disorders
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
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
Symptoms for Thyroid Gland Dysfunction
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
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
Riedel’s Thyroiditis
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
Common Thyroid Disorders
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?
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?
