Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
Practically everyone knows about the thyroid gland – it’s the gland we blame when we have too much energy, too little energy, trouble losing weight, trouble keeping weight off… but have you heard the term “parathyroid”? Many people haven’t. What is a parathyroid gland? Actually, there are four of them. The four parathyroids are located behind the thyroid, in your neck. Under … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Facts
About the Parathyroid Glands Just about everyone you talk to is at least somewhat familiar with the thyroid gland and what it does. After all, we all want to stay fit with appropriate body weights for our heights and builds, so knowing about the gland that controls our metabolism is definitely of interest. Located just behind the thyroid, are a set of four glands that are … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Parathyroid Glands
About medications and the thyroid There are several medications which can affect the function of the thyroid gland. Although medications have been developed to deliberately change the function of the thyroid for therapeutic purposes; medications for non-thyroid issues can change the function of the gland. Table of contents Amiodarone Lithium Tyrosine Kinase … [Read more...] about Medications and the thyroid gland
About Riedel's Thyroiditis Riedel’s thyroiditis is a very rare condition with an unknown cause. In 1883, Professor Bernhard Riedel first recognized the disease. He published a description of 2 cases in 1896 and of a third case in 1897. Riedel used the term 'eisenharte struma' to describe the stone-hard consistency of the thyroid gland and its fixation to adjacent structures. … [Read more...] about Riedel’s Thyroiditis
The parathyroid is a small group of grain sized glands located at the rear of the thyroid. They have only one function and that is to produce calcium and phosphates at a very precise level for proper heart, nervous system and bone health. Parathyroid gland function has no similarities to the thyroid gland hosting it, but it has a great impact on how the thyroid works. The … [Read more...] about Proper Parathyroid Gland Function
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
These neck exercises after thyroid surgery can increase comfort and your range of motion. Patients can feel tight across the neck area where a scar is forming, and neck exercises can alleviate some of those feelings of discomfort. Always go as far as is comfortable. These exercises are intended as guide, and only commence neck exercises when directed to by your surgeon. Go … [Read more...] about Neck Exercises After Thyroid Surgery
You’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid condition and your doctor has suggested thyroidectomy surgery as a possible treatment. Now you have questions: What is the thyroid? Why might I need surgery? What could it accomplish? To answer the first question, the thyroid is a gland located in your throat. It’s one of the endocrine glands, a system of glands that includes the pineal, … [Read more...] about Thyroidectomy Surgery
Graves disease, named after Robert J. Graves, MD, is an autoimmune condition which affects the thyroid gland. Graves is one of the most common forms of thyroid dysfunction. While it is a serious condition and can lead to death if untreated, when properly cared for Graves is rarely fatal and straightforward to treat. The thyroid gland produces hormones which control metabolism. … [Read more...] about Understanding Graves Disease
The parathyroid glands are small glands located behind the larger thyroid gland in the neck. In the majority of people there are four parathyroid glands, however, some people may have additional or missing parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are important for maintaining adequate levels of blood calcium and phosphate for normal nervous system, muscle and bone … [Read more...] about Osteoporosis and the Parathyroid Glands
