Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
About the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland which is found in the front of the neck. It is an important gland for controlling the rate of metabolism in the body. It also produces a hormone that helps to regulate the amount of calcium that circulates in the bloodstream. What are the thyroid hormones and what do they do? The … [Read more...] about The Thyroid Gland and its Hormones
Thyroid function tests are blood tests which are ordered by doctors to determine how well the thyroid gland is functioning. The thyroid function tests examine the levels of hormones in the bloodstream to determine how well the thyroid can respond to signals from the pituitary gland, and also how well the thyroid gland can produce the thyroid hormones. These tests are commonly … [Read more...] about Thyroid Function Tests
About Hyperthyroidism The thyroid is an important endocrine gland in the body. It produces the hormones necessary to maintain homeostasis, or, a constant internal state. The thyroid produces thyroid hormones, T3 and T4, which control energy metabolism and generation of body heat, amongst other functions. The thyroid gland also produces calcitonin, a hormone which regulates … [Read more...] about About Hyperthyroidism – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Graves Disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder, which affects the thyroid gland causing it to become overactive. In Graves disease, the body creates antibodies against the receptor on the thyroid gland, the antibodies then act like a normal hormone in the body (the thyroid stimulating hormone) and excite the thyroid gland. As a result of this heightened … [Read more...] about Graves Disease Signs and Symptoms
Complications of Uncontrolled Hyperthyroidism An overactive release of hormones from the thyroid is usually an illness with mild complications that are routine to control and reverse. That doesn’t mean you can ignore the issue if you have any of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. If you have questions or concerns about uncontrolled hyperthyroidism see your local … [Read more...] about Complications of Uncontrolled Hyperthyroidism
How to identify symptoms of thyroid disorders Thyroid disorders are a common medical problem. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing thyroid hormones. These hormones regulate how our bodies use their metabolism. In America alone, more than 25 million people suffer from thyroid disorders and similar tallies can be found in most Western countries. Some medical … [Read more...] about Could I Have Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders?
Thyroid Disease in Women - the Signs What is thyroid disease? And which signs of thyroid disease in women develop first? These are important questions, especially if you’re dealing with problems you suspect may be caused by your thyroid gland. Following are a few answers to get you started. First, thyroid disease is any one of several conditions afflicting the thyroid gland. … [Read more...] about Signs of Thyroid Disease in Women
What Is the Thyroid Gland? People often ask us 'what is the thyroid gland.' The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the human body. If it doesn’t function properly, we can suffer from energy problems, weight fluctuations, mental health issues, sweating, fatigue, baldness, among many other symptoms. Thyroid gland function The thyroid is one of the body’s … [Read more...] about What is the Thyroid Gland?
You haven’t been feeling right. You’ve been experiencing strange symptoms like never before and your friends have suggested that the problem might be with your thyroid. Before you jump to conclusions you want to how likely it is that a thyroid problem is, in fact, your underlying issue? Could it be something else? This is an understandable reflex and why it’s important … [Read more...] about Early Diagnosis Of Thyroid Problems
Detecting a thyroid problem Do you have a thyroid problem? And how can you tell? An estimated 200 million people worldwide do. These conditions can bring on everything from irritability to baldness, but the good news is that many of these problems are treatable. This article provides general information about thyroid problems and is not a substitute for thorough medical … [Read more...] about How to Detect a Thyroid Problem
