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I have been on meds for treating hypothyroidism for over three years and I noticed about two years ago a place on my breastbone that was becoming swollen. I've been watching it but it doesn't seem to be getting larger.
Today I started searching the internet to see what lies in that area of the female body. The thymus seems to be the answer. Since it's also involved in hormones could the meds I'm taking be the cause of the enlargement?
I found in "The Women's Guide to Thyroid Health" it's noted that low thyroid function can cause a reduction in the production of hormones by the thymus gland. Since I'm taking meds to increase my hormones wouldn't that mean it's also increasing my thymus and causing it to become enlarged?
PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR, NOW.
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What is the organ in which t cells mature?
T cells mature in the thymus The T-cells mature in both the thymus gland and the organs known as tonsils.
What is the difference in the thymus in a fetal pig or in a young cat compared to the thymus in the adult pig or cat?
Dr. Tina Walker of Lost River Animal Hospital in Baker, West Virginia says the thymus of a fetal pig or cat atrophy's as they reach adulthood. The thymus of cats and pigs act the same as a human's thymus.
Is the thymus located within the mediastinum behind the sternum?
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What word means the removal of the thymus gland?
Thymectomy means the removal of the thymus gland.
Is the thymus located anterior or posterior?
The thymus is located anteriorly in the chest, behind the sternum (breastbone) and in front of the heart.
What gland helps with our immune system?
The Thymus gland.
What is the organ in which t cells mature?
T cells mature in the thymus The T-cells mature in both the thymus gland and the organs known as tonsils.
Is a thymus plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and ummune systems?
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What system is the thymus in?
The thymus is part of the immune system.
What do you mean by Calf thymus DNA?
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What gland produces thymosin?
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Which gland stimulates the immune system?
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Thymus pannonicus was created in 1785.
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the thymus?
medical term pertaining to the thymus
Where do t-lymphocytes mature?
T lymphocytes undergo their final maturation in the thymus, hence why they are called 'T cells'.
What cavity is the thymus found in?
The thymus gland is responsible for regulating the immune system. The thymus gland is located in the upper chest cavity.
What is the large gland on top of the heart and lungs?
Thymus Gland
