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How can surgery cause hypothyroidism?
Removal of the thyroid gland because of cancer or other thyroid disorders can result in hypothyroidism.
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
What gland is responsible for how fast you use up the food you eat?
thyroid gland
Can half of the thyroid gland be removed?
Yes, half of the thyroid gland can be surgically removed. This surgery is known as a partial thyroidectomy. It is common that after half of the thyroid gland is surgically removed that a patient will need to start taking daily thyroid medication.
What contains hormones in a colloid?
The thyroid gland contains hormones in a colloid. Thyroxine and triiodothyronine are stored in the colloid in the thyroid follicles before being released into the bloodstream.
Can you live without your thyroid gland?
The outcome of this surgery is usually excellent. Most people will need to take thyroid hormone pills (thyroid hormone replacement) for the rest of their lives.
What is the target gland for tsh?
the thyroid
What treatment do you take for an overactive thyroid?
There are a number of different conditions which can result in an overactive thyroid (officially known as hyperthyroidism) and therefore a number of different treatments. In many cases, the problem is caused by a dietary deficiency of iodine, therefore it can be treated with iodine supplements (or by consuming more iodized salt). For some people, it is better to use drugs which suppress the activity of the thyroid gland; these drugs fall into the category of beta-blockers. And in some cases, surgery is needed to remove some of the thyroid gland.
What gland must have iodine before it can synthesize its hormones?
Thyroid
What has the author William Sampson Handley written?
William Sampson Handley has written: 'Impressions of thyroid surgery in America' -- subject(s): Surgery, Thyroid gland 'Cancer of the breast and its treatment' -- subject(s): Breast, Cancer, Surgery
If a person does not have diabetes can he have diabetes in a surgery or after a surgery?
Yes, it depends on what kind of surgery you have done. Thus, if it is surgery of pancreas, thyroid, or adrenocortical gland, or liver or stomach, these kinds of surgery can cause diabetes as side effects (better check with your doctor before running the surgery and how to take proper care).
What does the thyroid gland secrete?
The Thyroid Gland secretes Calcitonin.
