Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
10 Common Signs of Thyroid Disorders Your thyroid gland is located below and behind the Adam’s Apple area in your neck. This gland is essential for producing a variety of hormones including triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Your thyroid is the most important gland in your body for regulating metabolism. It also ensures proper temperature regulation within your body, helps … [Read more...] about 10 Common Signs of Thyroid Disorders
What is a Thyroidectomy Procedure Recommended For? Thyroidectomy surgery is designed to treat thyroid problems such as thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, and noncancerous goitres (enlargements of the thyroid). The extent of the procedure will depend on the specific condition that is being treated. ENT surgeons work to ensure the lowest risk possible while also making certain … [Read more...] about What is a Thyroidectomy Procedure Recommended For?
About minimally invasive Parathyroid Surgery Parathyroid disease, or hyperparathyroidism, can be cured with minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. Since the disease results in overproduction of hormones, the goal is to remove the source of the problem. During Parathyroid gland surgery, the normal parathyroid glands are left intact while the glands that are overproducing … [Read more...] about Curing Parathyroid Disease with Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery
Hashimoto’s Disease - The Most Common Thyroid Problem There are a number of thyroid disorders that can wreak havoc on the body’s normal functioning. Hashimoto’s disease is the most common among these disorders and can occur in individuals of any age. However, this thyroid problem is most common among middle aged women. As an autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto’s disease occurs … [Read more...] about Hashimoto’s Disease: The Most Common Thyroid Problem
Where is the thyroid The thyroid gland or simply, the thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or "Adam's apple"). The isthmus (the bridge between the two lobes of the thyroid) is located inferior to the cricoid cartilage. The thyroid gets its name from the … [Read more...] about The thyroid gland
