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It is usually hereditary
ANSWER: Thyroid impairment may be the result of a diet poor in iodine, physical or mental stress, genetic defects, infections, disease (usually autoimmune disease), or side effects of medications prescribed for various illnesses.*An enlarged thyroid, or goiter, may be an indication of disease. The enlargement may be diffuse or in the form of nodules. Although generally benign, goiters should always receive medical attention, for they might indicate a more serious condition, such as cancer.*
Usually, ailing thyroids produce either too much or too little hormone. Overproduction is called hyperthyroidism;underproduction, hypothyroidism. Thyroid disease can develop gradually and imperceptibly, so one may have it for years and not know it. As with most illnesses, the outcome may be better if the diagnosis is made early.
The more common thyroid ailments are Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. Both are autoimmune disorders-so named because the immune system attacks normal body cells, viewing them as foreign tissue. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is six times more common in women than in men, and it usually results in hypothyroidism. Graves' disease is eight times more common in women and generally causes hyperthyroidism.see 5/2009 Awake pg 26-27 jw.org
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What is the deficency of thyroid gland?
Hypothyroidism is the condition of insufficient thyroid hormones.
What if you have a thyroid condition and your veins hurt?
no
Is goiter genetic?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. A goiter isn't necessarily genetic. However, thyroid conditions do run in families. So if someone in your family has a thyroid condition, this can increase your chances of having a thyroid condition.
Can you take mucinex with thyroid condition?
No, the active ingredients in Mucinex do not mix with thyroid medication.
Can a person with a thyroid condition have a facial?
yes
What chemical is produced when you have a thyroid condition?
bananas
Which life-threatening condition is caused by excessive quantities of the thyroid hormones?
thyroid storm
What is levothyroxine for?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesnot produce enough thyroid hormone.
Why normal thyroid is important in childhood?
While the majority of men and women who have a thyroid condition are diagnosed later in life, it is not uncommon for infants, children and teenagers to be diagnosed with a thyroid condition. Typically if an infant is diagnosed with a thyroid condition it is congenital, or present at birth. If a child or teen has a thyroid condition it sometimes won't be diagnosed until the onset of puberty. If a child doesn't have normal thyroid function this can cause poor growth which results in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, and poor mental development.
What female runner had thyroid problems?
The female runner who represented the United States in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games was Gail Devers. Devers' has the thyroid autoimmune condition Graves' Disease. It's a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones.
The condition also known as underactive thyroid is?
Hypothyroidism
What is levothyroxine used for?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesnot produce enough thyroid hormone.
