Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
Former first lady Barbara Bush and actor Marty Feldman, who played "Igor" in the film "Young Frankenstein," have symptoms associated with thyroid eye disease. Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck producing hormones that regulate the rate at which many body systems function as well as their rate of growth. An autoimmune disorder known as Graves' disease mistakenly … [Read more...] about Thyroid disorder triggers trouble for the eyes
In the earliest stages of thyroid cancer, symptoms will often not be obvious. Additionally, this type of cancer is usually very slow growing, so it may take a while before the symptoms manifest themselves. The cause of thyroid cancer is usually unknown, but certain risk factors have been identified and include a family history of goitre, exposure to high levels of radiation, … [Read more...] about Learn About the Different Types of Thyroid Cancer Symptoms
International Thyroid Awareness Week is all about shining a spotlight on thyroid conditions, but do any of us really know what the thyroid does? According to the British Thyroid Foundation, it is an endocrine gland in your neck which makes two important hormones that are secreted into the blood: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). "These hormones are necessary for all … [Read more...] about International Thyroid Awareness Week: What To Eat To Help Your Thyroid
A soy milk product that was recalled after being linked to a spate of thyroid problems will have a new formula when it returns to Australian shelves. Bonsoy has been reformulated to no longer include the seaweed extract that caused the problem - sold in Australia up to late last year - to contain potentially harmful levels of iodine. Food authorities pulled the popular … [Read more...] about Soy milk reformulated after thyroid link
When older individuals' thyroid glands are more active than average, it may be a risk factor for depression, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Beyond its role in regulating the body's metabolism, the thyroid gland also can influence mental health. Past research has found … [Read more...] about Active thyroid may raise risk of depression in older individuals
The condition that causes overactive thyroid symptoms is known as hyperthyroidism. This condition often goes unrecognised. One of the reasons is that people may not pay attention to the signs that they have a problem with too many hormones. Also the opposite condition, hypothyroidism, gets a lot more attention. The inability to lose weight that results from an underactive … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Overactive Thyroid Symptoms
About hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition characterised by low levels of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 in the bloodstream, where the thyroid gland is described as being underactive. Hypothyroidism can be either primary or secondary. In primary hypothyroidism, there is an issue with the thyroid and its ability to produce the thyroid hormones. Secondary hypothyroidism … [Read more...] about Hypothyroidism: Symptoms and Treatment
There are multiple reasons that you might need a partial or total thyroidectomy. The most serious is thyroid cancer, in which case all or almost of the thyroid may be removed. Partial thyroidectomies are usually either due to a goiter that is large enough to cause issues with daily living or an overactive thyroid that does not respond well to medication. Whatever the reason … [Read more...] about Preparing and Caring for a Thyroidectomy
Congenital Hypothyroidism Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition characterised by a loss of thyroid function. It affects approximately one child in 4,000 births, and up to 20% of cases are hereditary. Congenital hypothyroidism may be the result of the thyroid gland developing incorrectly, complete failure of the gland to develop at all, or the result of an enzyme defect … [Read more...] about Congenital Hypothyroidism
A thyroglossal duct cyst often presents as a lump in the neck which may be painful. The thyroglossal duct is a structure which is important in the development of the thyroid gland in the embryo, and generally regresses in the majority of people. Thyroglossal duct cysts are most commonly diagnosed in patients before the age of 20; however, they can occur at any age. Thyroid … [Read more...] about Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
