Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
Graves' Disease Causes Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that leads to a generalized overactivity of the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and is named after an Irish Physician, Robert J. Graves MD, circa 1830s. He first described this form of hyperthyroidism. It is 7-8 times more common in women than men. Graves' disease occurs when your own … [Read more...] about What is Graves’ Disease and How is it Treated?
Healthy Diet for Your Thyroid Your thyroid gland governs your metabolism. It does this by producing the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 and releasing them into your bloodstream. If your thyroid is underactive, you are said to have hypothyroidism, whilst having an overactive thyroid is referred to as hyperthyroidism. Before we get into food you should be seeking out to keep your … [Read more...] about How to Eat a Healthy Diet for Your Thyroid
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease The symptoms of thyroid disease are going to vary from one person to the next. The symptoms depend on the type of thyroid problem. Thyroid hormone imbalance may be due to hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid. For both conditions, the symptoms may develop over a variable time frame. Many of the symptoms … [Read more...] about What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Diseases?
It’s so easy to blame your thyroid for those extra 10 or 15 pounds. An underactive thyroid, referred to medically as hypothyroidism, can lead to unexplained weight gain, fatigue, constipation, brittle nails, dry skin, joint and muscle pain, depression, memory loss and a puffy face. Hypothyroidism is a condition that’s common in women, especially those over the age of 60. But … [Read more...] about Gained a Few – How to Know If Your Thyroid is to Blame
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce an adequate amount of the thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. The thyroid hormones are involved in metabolic functions and the generation of body heat. People suffering from hypothyroidism experience symptoms of fatigue, cold sensitivity, weight gain, bradycardia (slow heart rate), … [Read more...] about Hypothyroidism Causes
If you have recently been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), you know that your thyroid is not producing enough hormones to control your metabolism. This can lead to weight gain, lethargy, depression, slowed reflexes, hair loss, menstrual problems, and other issues. Being diagnosed with hypothyroidism - the causes Autoimmune disease. People who … [Read more...] about Being Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism
If you have an overactive thyroid gland, a condition referred to as hyperthyroidism, you may notice a range of different symptoms related to your metabolism being too fast. The symptoms can get worse over time and, in fact, some of the conditions associated with hyperthyroidism can become very serious if left untreated. If you suspect you have this condition and you visit a … [Read more...] about If Your Thyroid Is Overactive
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
About thyroid surgery A thyroid surgeon is a doctor who performs surgeries on patients who have thyroid and parathyroid conditions. Thyroid surgery is usually performed to treat thyroid nodules, an overactive thyroid gland, multinodular goitres and thyroid cancer. Thyroid surgery is a commonly performed procedure used to treat problems of the thyroid gland. There are two … [Read more...] about What Your Thyroid Surgeon Has Planned
The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck that releases thyroid hormones. These hormones affect a wide range of organs in the body, and when the levels are too high or too low, it can cause many different problems and symptoms. While these symptoms are common to other medical issues as well, if you notice several of these signs, you should schedule an appointment with … [Read more...] about Signs that your thyroid is not working properly
