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How important is the thyroid in the human body?
The thyroid is crucial for regulating metabolism, growth, and energy production in the body. It produces hormones that affect almost every cell and organ, so when it is not functioning properly, it can lead to a variety of health issues. Maintaining a healthy thyroid is essential for overall well-being.
Can your thyroid start working again after taking thyroid medicine for 10 yrs?
very unlikely
What is a thyroid nodule?
it means: nodule-a rounded lump or knot; heterogeneous means "composed of unlike parts. Therefore a rounded lump composed of dissimilar tissues on the thyroid (gland) located in the base of throat region. may or may not require medical attention.
Can I have a very low blood pressure after my thyroid gland was removed if I don't take synthetic thyroid medicine?
Nope
How do you cure an underactive thyroid?
This is a topic that I am well familiar with. I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid and it is important to follow the doctors orders on how to control it. Underactive thyroid isn't curable, however, it can be controlled by a pill that the doctor will prescribe for you. If it is not taken care of your metabolism will continue to slow down and therefore making it harder for a person to loose weight. For me I get tired easily so it is very important I take my medicine as prescribed. As with anything, it is most important to exercise regularly and change your eating habits. If you think you may have underactive thyroid, talk to your doctor. They will run some tests and can answer any questions you may have.
Is thyroid disease serious?
Yes very serious!
Can you have thyroid storm with tsh level of 0.01?
Yes, a thyroid storm can occur even with a very low TSH level, such as 0.01, which indicates hyperthyroidism. Thyroid storm is a severe and potentially life-threatening exacerbation of hyperthyroidism, characterized by significantly elevated levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) rather than just low TSH. It's important to assess clinical symptoms and other thyroid hormone levels to confirm the diagnosis, as TSH can be suppressed in hyperthyroid conditions.
Is Cretinism due to a congenital lack of thyroid secretion?
Yes, cretinism is the condition caused by congenital lack of thyroid secretion. Neonatal thyroid testing is an important preventive strategy. Cretinism can be prevented by thyroid supplementation in patients with congenital hypothyroidism.
What is your thyroid gland like?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
What is active thyroid?
An under active thyroid produces too little of necessary thyroid hormones. Thyroid diseases are very common and can be treated with medication. With proper treatment, thyroid hormone levels can be restored and you will likely notice improvement in your symptoms as feeling less fatigue and weight control.
What does thyroid secret?
The thyroid secretes two main thyroid hormones. One of these hormones is called 'T4' or 'thyroxine' and the other is called 'T3' or triiodothyronine. The gland secretes roughly 80% T4 and 20% T3. There are very tiny amounts of other thyroid hormones known as T2 and T1 but they don't appear to be clinically very important as the vast majority of hypothyroid patients do well on T4 supplementation alone and nearly all those who are still dissatisfied feel well again once T3 is added as well.All of the T4 produced by the thyroid undergoes peripheral deiodination in the liver to become T3 as T3 is the metabolically active thyroid horome.
What glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid?
The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. There are typically four parathyroid glands situated behind the thyroid, with two on each side. These glands secrete parathyroid hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.
