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What would cause Hypothyroidism after a thyroidectomy?
can occur if all or nearly all of the thyroid gland is removed. This may be intentional when the diagnosis is cancer.
What is the most severe form of hypothyroidism?
If a person has suffered from thyroid cancer, and has had their thyroid gland surgically removed in order to treat the cancer, that person would then have the most severe form of hypothyroidism, which is to have no thyroid gland at all.
What would cause a person to have their thyroid removed?
A person might need to have their thyroid gland removed if there is concern that they might have thyroid cancer, or that it has been confirmed that they have thyroid cancer. Another reason for removing the thyroid gland is to help treat hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease.Related Article: Hyperthyroidism and Graves' DiseaseRelated Article: Thyroid Cancer Prognosis: What to Expect
Why would TSH have no effect on the metbolic rate of the thyroidectomized rat?
The only effect of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is to stimulate the thyroid gland tissue to produce thyroxine. If there is no longer a thyroid gland to stimulate, the TSH is produced in great abundance, but with no effect.
What would the presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland be called?
cancer of the thyroid gland
Which endocrine gland is in your neck and shaped like a bowtie or butterfly?
Thyroid gland is located in your neck and is shaped like a butterfly.
What would be the name of the endocrine gland that is stimulated by thyrotrophic hormone?
The endocrine gland that is stimulated by thyrotrophic hormone (also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) is the thyroid gland. TSH helps regulate the production and release of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) from the thyroid gland, which play a crucial role in metabolism, growth, and development in the body.
Can thyroid be transplanted in a person?
Apparently this would decrease the drug companies billion dollar industry, so probably not likely.However - India has tested with rabbit thyroidsthyroid.about.com/b/.../thyroid-transplant-from-a-rabbit.htm
What is a low thyroid?
The thyroid is a gland which produces hormones. Low thyroid would mean that your thyroid is not functioning as it should. There are a few medicines that you can take to correct the situation.
What is affected by the removal of the thyroid gland?
The removal of the thyroid glands would result in the person not being able to produce T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin. These three hormones are essential to maintaining the proper rate of metabolism in the body and the production of bone. In most cases, people choose to have their thyroid removed if they have hyperthyroidism. This can result in a disease called Grave's disease in which the eyeballs protrude. Sometimes this is referred to as 'bug-eyes.' If a person has their thyroid gland removed, they will have to take medication for the rest of their lives in order to maintain proper health.
What would happen to the cells if there is no thyroid gland?
Without a thyroid gland, the body would not be able to produce thyroid hormones like thyroxine. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and low body temperature due to a slowed metabolism. Treatment usually involves hormone replacement therapy to restore the missing thyroid hormones.
Why is there a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck of a person who has a goiter?
Goitre is the disease in which thyroid gland swells up
