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The doctor or specialist that a patient consults regarding their thyroid condition is an endocrinologist. An endocrinologist deals with the health and well-being of the endocrine glands as it relates to the body function.
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Should you have your thyroid removed before the dr does a biopsy?
Thyroid removal is not necessary for a biopsy.
Isthmus in the thyroid gland of a human body?
There is no isthmus in thyroid gland. It is in the uterus. Thanx by Dr. Furqan Sarmad
Is Adam apple called as thyroid gland?
The Adam's apple is actually on just above the thyroid gland and is called the thyroid cartilage.
What is abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland?
Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goiter.
You feel pain in the part of the brain called the thyroid true false?
No, you dont fell pain in the part of the brain called the thyroid. The thyroid or thyroid gland is actually what you call an Adam's Apple. So basically the thyroid has nothing to do with the brain
What is the radioactive iodine called used to destroy thyroid cells?
The thyroid processes iodine.
Is a thyroid hormone a cell?
A hormone is a chemical, not a cell. They thyroid gland that secretes the thyroid hormone (which is called thyroxin) is composed of cells.
Why is iodine important for proper thyroid function?
It is used by the Thyroid gland to produce its hormones called: T1, T2, T3, and T4. If not enough iodine is available for it to produce these hormones a swelling of the Thyroid will develop called "Goiter".
Why low TSH is called hyperthyroidism and high TSH is called hypo thyroidism?
TSH is not a thyroid hormone - it is a pituitary hormone called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. It's job is to tell the thyroid how much thyroid hormone to produce. This is called a negative feedback system.The thyroid produces hormone.The brain reads that there is insufficient hormone in the bodyThe pituitary gland in the brain produces more TSH that turns the thyroid onMore TSH means the thyroid produces even more thyroid hormone.When there is too much thyroid hormone in the body, the pituitary turns off TSH as the body doesn't need any MORE thyroid hormone.If the brain, pituitary and thyroid are working properly, thyroid hormones T4 and T3 will be high (hypERthyroidism) when TSH is low, and thyroid hormones T4 and T3 will be low (hypOthyroidism) when TSH is high.
What would the presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland be called?
cancer of the thyroid gland
Where is there a doctor in Calgary that will give armour thyroid treatment for hashimotos?
Dr. Bruce Hoffman in Calgary will prescribe Armour Thyroid for thyroid issues. He is a private doctor, though, so you will be paying out of pocket to see him, and not covered by Alberta Health.
What is the name of the thyroid on the brain called?
parathyroid
