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Enlargement of the thyroid gland?

A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged.


What are the common symptoms and treatment options for a swollen thyroid gland?

Common symptoms of a swollen thyroid gland, also known as goiter, include difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and a visible swelling in the neck. Treatment options may include medication to regulate hormone levels, surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid gland, or radioactive iodine therapy to shrink the gland. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.


Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?

Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland


What gland is responsible for how fast you use up the food you eat?

thyroid gland


What is the target gland for tsh?

the thyroid


What does the thyroid gland secrete?

The Thyroid Gland secretes Calcitonin.


What hormone does the thyriod secrete?

Thyroxine, or 3,5,3',5'-tetraiodothyronine - T4, a form of thyroid hormones is the major hormone secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.


Smaller glands in the neck?

The endocrine gland in the neck is the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are found within the thyroid gland.


Which gland regulates the body's energy use?

The gland that regulates the body's energy use is the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the neck, under the thyroid cartilage.


What gland secretes the thyroid-stimulating hormone?

The Anterior pituitary gland secretes the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) this targets the thyroid gland, stimulating the release of thyroid hormones. Thyroid-stimulating horomone(TSH) is secreted by the Pitutary gland( Specifically thyrotrope cells of Anterior pitutary gland). TSH regulates thyroid gland.


What is abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goiter.


Is it dangerous to have low thyroid result. i do not feel that bad but dr has said i need levothyroxine. will i get really ill if i dont take it?

it is not dangerous to have low thyroid but you shold take levothyroxine other wise your thyroid gland can get swollen and then you will have a fat neck