Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
There are four parathyroid glands in the neck which are roughly the size of peas. They are found on the thyroid gland within the neck and are named similarly; however, they have very different purposes. The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which aids in your body’s ability to keep a proper balance of phosphorus and calcium. This article discusses … [Read more...] about Hyperpararthyroidism Causes and Treatment
Thyroid health screener The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy use. Common problems with the thyroid gland include overactivity, known as hyperthyroidism and underactivity, known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid health screener tests some of the common symptoms and risk factors for thyroid disease. Take our thyroid health … [Read more...] about About Thyroid Health
The thyroid is a gland of the endocrine system. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence or Adam’s apple). It is responsible for the regulation of thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and thriiodothyronine (T3) that play a large role in the proper conversion of calories and oxygen to energy, called metabolism. For … [Read more...] about Thyroid Health Screener
We all want to maintain active lifestyles and healthy body weights, especially as we grow older. For this reason you may already be familiar with the thyroid gland and how it governs your metabolism, weight, sleep or emotional state. However, you may not be familiar with the parathyroid glands and how, if overactive, they can have a severe effect on your health. In this article … [Read more...] about Do You Have Hyperparathyroidism?
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
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
About calcium balance The amount of calcium in the body and bloodstream is tightly regulated, as there can be serious consequences if the calcium levels fall too low or becomes too high. This homeostasis is controlled by hormones produced by the thyroid and parathyroid glands, with different hormones acting depending on whether the level of calcium is too high or too low … [Read more...] about Calcium balance
About thyroid neoplasia (thyroid cancer) Tumours of the thyroid gland can be benign or malignant. Typically, thyroid malignancies present as a single nodule on the thyroid gland. Any patient presenting with a solitary thyroid nodule needs to investigate it thoroughly to rule out malignancy. However, malignant tumours of the thyroid gland are rare, accounting for around 5% of … [Read more...] about Thyroid Neoplasia
About the Parathyroid Glands Just about everyone you talk to is at least somewhat familiar with the thyroid gland and what it does. After all, we all want to stay fit with appropriate body weights for our heights and builds, so knowing about the gland that controls our metabolism is definitely of interest. Located just behind the thyroid, are a set of four glands that are … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Parathyroid Glands
The thyroid is a gland responsible for the control of your body’s metabolism. This gland produces triiodothyronine, also known as T3 and tetraiodothyronine, also called T4, hormones. These hormones work together to regulate the way your body cells utilise energy. If you have hypothyroidism, it means that your thyroid gland is not making enough of the necessary hormone. Low … [Read more...] about Treatment for Hypothyroidism
