Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
The All-Important Thyroid Gland and Common Problems The human body contains several glands and organs that are responsible for a myriad of different tasks within the body. If one of these glands starts functioning poorly, a huge assortment of debilitating or even life-threatening symptoms may ensue. One of the most significant glands within the human body is the thyroid. This … [Read more...] about Thyroid Gland
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?
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
Complications Caused by Hypothyroidism The most common problem associated with an underactive thyroid is weight gain and difficulty in losing weight. That is just one of the many problems, some even life-threatening, that can arise from long-term hypothyroidism. Some of the complications caused by hypothyroidism that develop from the disease are easily reversed during … [Read more...] about Complications Caused by Hypothyroidism
Parathyroid symptoms were first described in 1925. Since then the symptoms resulting from parathyroid disease has been nicknamed "moans, groans, stones, and bones...with psychic overtones". Sometimes, benign growths called adenomas appear on one or more the parathyroid glands. Adenomas cause the parathyroid gland to make more parathyroid hormone than the body needs, a … [Read more...] about Common Parathyroid Symptoms
Thyroid cancer overview Any phrase with the word “cancer” in it can seem quite scary. Thyroid cancer develops when unusual cells make an appearance in one’s thyroid gland. For those who are not familiar with it, the thyroid gland is the gland in the human body responsible for monitoring how one’s body uses energy. This type of cancer is rather uncommon, and the good news is … [Read more...] about Thyroid Cancer Overview
Thyroid gland surgery Thyroid gland surgery is usually conducted when a patient needs to have all, or part of, their thyroid gland removed. For those who aren’t familiar with it, the thyroid gland is a small, butterfly shaped gland that is nestled right in the middle of the trachea. In general, there are two primary types of thyroid gland surgery. A total thyroidectomy is … [Read more...] about Thyroid Gland Surgery
How Surgery of the Parathyroid Is Performed Parathyroid surgery is a safe and commonly performed procedure. While the idea of having a surgeon open your neck might seem frightening, parathyroid surgery is nowhere near as scary as it sounds. This type of surgery, which is also commonly referred to as a parathyroidectomy, is a medical procedure in which a surgeon will remove … [Read more...] about How Parathyroid Surgery Is Performed
How the Parathyroid Glands Work The parathyroid glands are a very interesting organ. They have a very important job all their own, but are often overshadowed by the gland where they call home, the thyroid. On the back of the thyroid gland are four very small parathyroid glands the size of a grain of rice. Each one is positioned at the top and bottom of the rear of the … [Read more...] about How the Parathyroid Glands Work
Factors that Put You at Risk for Thyroid Disease The thyroid gland is a small structure in your neck that is responsible for making important hormones. Regulated thyroid hormone production ensures that your body functions properly and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. Throat specialists in Sydney are able to assess risk factors and perform an exam to determine the underlying … [Read more...] about Factors that Put You at Risk for Thyroid Disease
