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Read about the symptoms of thyroid health problems. What is the thyroid? What kinds of thyroid problems can affect women? What is hyperthyroidism?

Staging of Follicular or Papillary and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancers

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Thyroid cancer, like all other types of cancer, is given a stage. This stage is used to identify the size of any tumors that are present, as well as how much it has spread in the body. Staging a thyroid cancer is dependent on blood test results, thyroid scans, MRI, CT, and ultrasound results, physical examinations, and the results of a biopsy. Your doctor will use the … [Read more...] about Staging of Follicular or Papillary and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancers

What Your Parathyroid Surgeon Has Planned

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Do you have a parathyroid disorder? Are you considering surgery? Are you wondering what your parathyroid surgeon will put you through? Here’s a little information to answer some of your questions and get you started. Firstly, what are the parathyroids? They’re four small glands attached to the back of the thyroid gland, which itself is located between the collarbone and the … [Read more...] about What Your Parathyroid Surgeon Has Planned

How to Treat Hyperthyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid gland begins to produce too much thyroxine, the hormone made within the gland. Hyperthyroidism may cause an acceleration of your metabolism in a significant way. This can cause irritability, nervousness, sweating, irregular heartbeat or sudden weight loss. This article provides general information … [Read more...] about How to Treat Hyperthyroidism

Parathyroid Gland Adenoma Signs and Treatment

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An adenoma is a tumour on an organ or gland. These tumours are benign and do not present a cancer threat, but they can create a serious problem with the organs or glands they are attached to. A parathyroid gland adenoma is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Even though the parathyroid does not create the same hormones as the thyroid that they are attached to, they … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Gland Adenoma Signs and Treatment

How to Identify a Thyroid Problem

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We all know that, as we age, our metabolisms naturally slow down a bit. When you were younger, you may have heard older adults talking saying things like “It will catch up to you” and “It’s all downhill from here”. While all of this is true you may find that you are accepting a serious health problem as a natural part of aging. This article provides general information about … [Read more...] about How to Identify a Thyroid Problem

Understanding Hormone Therapy for Your Thyroid

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Hormone Therapy for Your Thyroid It seems these days that almost everyone could stand to lose a few kilograms. As people concerned about their health, appearance, and keeping up with the kids, we pay particular attention to changes on the scale. If you live an active lifestyle and eat a balanced diet but you just cannot seem to lose weight, the answer may be your … [Read more...] about Understanding Hormone Therapy for Your Thyroid

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the autoimmune system

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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a disorder of the thyroid that is believed to be caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors, some of which are unknown. Sufferers of this condition have white blood cells (lymphocytes) that accumulate in the thyroid, damaging the thyroid cells. When too many cells die or are damaged, the thyroid function is hindered making it unable … [Read more...] about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the autoimmune system

American Thyroid Awareness Month

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Written by Alexandra Matkevich RN Thyroid disease and cancer doesn’t just affect Australians and thyroid disorders are commonly diagnosed all across the world. This January let’s help our American friends celebrate Thyroid Awareness Month. In Australia, we celebrate Thyroid Awareness Month in September. Knowing more about your thyroid health can help you support your health … [Read more...] about American Thyroid Awareness Month

Thyroid Problems Affect Men Too

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Most of what you read about thyroid problems is generally directed at women. Some of the common symptoms include difficulty conceiving or menstrual difficulties. Among the causes of an underactive thyroid, you may often see menopause listed. While all of these are true, it leads some people to believe that thyroid problems only affect women. We are here to tell you that men can … [Read more...] about Thyroid Problems Affect Men Too

The Complexities of Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism can evolve into serious a condition but, unfortunately, some of the first symptoms of hypothyroidism may be experienced as nuisances more than anything. For example, you might have trouble with aches and pains in your joints, you may feel like you are retaining water a bit more than usual and you may have dry skin and feel generally rundown. While these can all … [Read more...] about The Complexities of Hypothyroidism