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
Waking up following thyroid surgery can be a shock for patients who do not know what to expect. If you are properly prepared for what is to come, it will make the process easier and less scary. You will have some bruising around the incision and the area may swell within the first several days after thyroid surgery. The scar that remains will be permanent, and may fade over … [Read more...] about What to Expect After Thyroid Surgery
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
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
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?
Your thyroid gland governs your metabolism. When it’s in good working order, it helps your body burn the calories you take in and gives you the energy to function properly in all your day-to-day activities. If your thyroid gland is underactive, you’re said to have hypothyroidism and if it’s overactive, you have hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is more common than … [Read more...] about When Should You Get Your Thyroid Checked
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
