Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
First of all, what is hypothyroidism? Your thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which regulate your metabolism. If your thyroid gland produces too much of these hormones, you will lose weight at a rapid pace, suffer from goiters, and your eyes may appear to bulge out of your face. That’s hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism, as you may have guessed, is the … [Read more...] about How to Tell if You Have Hypothyroidism
Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy You can ask any medical authority about the condition known as parathyroid disease or hyperparathyroidism (they are usually one and the same), and what you will discover is that most would recommend the removal of the affected parathyroid gland. The human body has four of these glands located behind the thyroid gland. … [Read more...] about Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy
About Hypothyroidism You should never delay getting treatment when you notice any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. The sooner you talk to your doctor and find out if the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by a thyroid condition the better. Getting prompt treatment will decrease the severity of the symptoms of hypothyroidism which may get worse as the disease … [Read more...] about When to Seek Treatment for the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
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?
What is Hypothyroidism? The thyroid and hypothyroidism go hand in hand with one another. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive, meaning it does not produce enough of the required hormones. This condition can affect everyone, but it tends to occur most frequently in older populations. Some medical professionals have estimated that women are 12 … [Read more...] about The Thyroid and Hypothyroidism
Treating an Underactive Thyroid Do you suffer from memory problems, weight gains, loss of energy and hair loss? Are you and your doctor having a hard time locking down the cause and plotting the best course of treatment? Like about a million other Australians, you may be experiencing the effects of an underactive thyroid. If you have questions or concerns about underactive … [Read more...] about Underactive Thyroid Treatment
Why knowing what to watch for is the first step It might be a funk. But it’s not just in your head. Unfortunately people may often attribute these symptoms to “getting old” or “being out of shape” or “emotional issues” like depression. Parathyroid problems often cause these non-specific symptoms. Fact is, if you’re experiencing a number of abnormal symptoms that you’ve … [Read more...] about Information is Your First Defense Against Parathyroid Problems
Parathyroid symptoms result from problems caused by the parathyroid glands. There are four small parathyroid glands located on the rear surface of the thyroid gland. These small glands do not get the attention that the thyroid gland gets, but parathyroid problems are fairly common. In fact around 1 in 2,000 people has overactive parathyroid function, also known as … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Symptoms
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
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
