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The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate body metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues.

Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter. All types of thyroid problems in women are much more common than thyroid problems in men.

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An autoimmune problem involving the thyroid gland?

There are several autoimmune conditions that can involve the thyroid gland. The most common are Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.


What are alternative names for thyroid disease?

Some alternate names for thyroid disease are: Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune thyroiditis, thyroid struma, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma...just to name a few.


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Diffuse thyroid parenchymal disease just means disease of the thyroid throughout the body of an organ. It is not a diagnosis, but only an observation based on thyroid ultrasound.


Is Thyroid disease a disease?

Seeing as the thyroid (thyroid gland) is not a disease but one of the endocrine glands located in our body (specifically in the neck area below the thyroid cartilage). Then no, you cannot "contact" a thyroid from anyone. Since normally, we are all supposed to have a thyroid gland. Well if you meant to say Typhoid fever, then yes, it is indeed a communicable disease.


What systems does thyroid disease attack?

Thyroid disease affects the thyroid gland. This gland is in the neck, in the shape of a butterfly with lobes on each side. The thyroid gland excretes hormones.


Thyroid extract for hashimoto's disease?

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What is thyroid parenchymal disease?

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What disease is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?

The disease that is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid condition that causes the thyroid to become overactive. An overactive thyroid produces too much thyroid stimulating hormones.


What is the most common form of thyroiditis?

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Who can develop thyroid disease?

Any person.. Especially those who have family history of thyroid disease and have defect gene of thyroid.


An autoimmune thyroid disease that is caused by the thyroid gland being overactive is known as?

Well, Graves Disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause hyperthyroidism Also, Graves can cause Thyroid Eye Disease. So not sure if that has answered your question.


Name the most common endocrine gland to produce a disease condition or problem?

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