Getting the facts on thyroid disease The thyroid gland Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid condition? Or are you suffering symptoms that you think may stem from your thyroid gland? This may leave you wondering, just what is the thyroid? And what is thyroid disease? Here are a few answers for getting the facts on thyroid disease. When someone talks about thyroid disease, … [Read more...] about Getting the Facts on Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Disorders
How to Detect a Thyroid Problem
Detecting a thyroid problem Do you have a thyroid problem? And how can you tell? An estimated 200 million people worldwide do. These conditions can bring on everything from irritability to baldness, but the good news is that many of these problems are treatable. This article provides general information about thyroid problems and is not a substitute for thorough medical … [Read more...] about How to Detect a Thyroid Problem
Is Your Thyroid Overactive?
Have you experienced sudden weight loss, irregular or rapid heartbeat, increased appetite, trembling, sweating, anxiety and irritability, sensitivity to heat, and changes in bowel patterns? Together with sleep problems, fatigue, changes in menstrual patterns, thinning of skin, brittle hair, and neck goitres, any of these may be signs of an overactive thyroid. What is the … [Read more...] about Is Your Thyroid Overactive?
Hypothyroidism and the Symptoms of Underactive Thyroid
The effects of Hypothyroidism If you are suffering from hypothyroidism and the symptoms of underactive thyroid, then you are most likely on the hunt for information regarding your new diagnosis. The good news is that hypothyroidism is not life threatening, but the symptoms of the disease can seriously affect your ability to enjoy life on a day-to-day basis. In its most basic … [Read more...] about Hypothyroidism and the Symptoms of Underactive Thyroid
Thyroid Problems
Thyroid Problems Can Affect the Entire Body In the past few decades, doctors have discovered an incredible variety of symptoms and negative health effects that can be attributed to one small body part located in the human neck. This body part is known as the thyroid, an important gland that is significant in controlling healthy metabolic functions. Thyroid problems can cause … [Read more...] about Thyroid Problems
Thyroid Disorders Symptoms
Common Thyroid Disorders Symptoms and How to Treat Them There are many different types of thyroid disorders, and these disorders can range in seriousness from mild in nature to quite deadly. Goitre, for example, is mild glandular swelling that may be caused by an infection or injury. Typically, this swelling will resolve on its own. Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may be the … [Read more...] about Thyroid Disorders Symptoms
Is Your Thyroid Underactive?
About underactive thyroid symptoms If you suffer from fatigue, weight gain, memory lapses, hair loss and cold sensitivity, and you haven’t been able to figure out the cause, you may be suffering from a simple problem experienced by millions: Your thyroid may be underactive. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the throat. Like the other … [Read more...] about Is Your Thyroid Underactive?
Fertility and Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a difficult issue to begin with. It causes fatigue, shakiness, rapid and unwanted weight loss, palpitations and a host of other minor, but annoying problems. If you have any symptoms of an overactive condition or other concerns about fertility and hyperthyroidism you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The thyroid controls your metabolism. … [Read more...] about Fertility and Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Hypothyroidism symptoms Hypothyroidism symptoms are fairly common. Depending upon how severe your particular condition is, the symptoms of hypothyroidism that you suffer will vary. As a general rule of thumb, for most patients, the hypothyroidism symptoms tend to develop slowly over a number of years. Often times, certain symptoms of hypothyroidism are attributed to aging, … [Read more...] about Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Dealing with the Fatigue Resulting from Hyperthyroid Disease
Fatigue from Hyperthyroid Disease One of the most difficult symptoms of hyperthyroid disease is the fatigue and weakness that it causes. Many people are surprised to learn that fatigue is aggravated by this form of thyroid disease. The association with an over active thyroid sounds like it would make you more energetic. The reverse is actually true. Your body is burning so … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Fatigue Resulting from Hyperthyroid Disease
